Mr. Joe Earl Pullin, age 75 of Sparta, formerly of Arizona, passed away unexpectedly in the Emergency Room of St. Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta on February 2, 2026.

Joe was born June 14, 1950 in Senath, Missouri to the late Henry Earl and Mattie Lou Long Pullin. He was a proud 1968 graduate of Senath High School and a former owner of his own landscaping company in Arizona. Joe was an avid reader, always enjoying a good Louis L'Amour book. Joe will fondly be remembered for the many handy man projects that he liked to tackle and his 4th of July celebrations. Above all, Joe enjoyed living life to the fullest and loving God .

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by siblings, Bill Pullin, Carl Dean Bowman, Mollie Overman and husband Richard.

Surviving family members include his wife Molly Ann Pullin

Son: Jacob Earl Pullin and wife Regina

Daughter: Amy Pullin Crawford

Grandchildren: Calista Pullin, Dalton Crawford and Chance Pullin

Stepson: Mike Pedler and wife Kristie

Stepgrandson: DJ Pedler

In honor of Joe's wishes, Hunter Funeral Home has been entrusted with his cremation and no public services are planned.