Deacon Jesse Pullins, Jr. (affectionately known as "Bump") gained his wings, and was called by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. God in his infinite wisdom dispatched an Angel to transition our Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend home to Glory.

On March 7, 1937, he was born to Jesse Pullins, Sr. & Adell Pullins in Palatka, Florida. His educational journey included graduating from New Stanton High School in 1956, entering Florida A & M University on a basketball scholarship, graduating in 1960 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. Shortly after receiving his bachelor's degree, in 1961 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and remained there until 1963, receiving an honorable discharge. In 1974 he returned to Florida A & M where he obtained his master's degree.

For 30 plus years, his commitment and dedication were at Second Missionary Baptist Church, serving wherever needed, but primarily as a Deacon until he was unable to do so.  Jesse was also a chartered member of the "Live Long and Like It" social club.

Jesse's 35-year career as an educator and counselor with DCPS, allowed him to serve both elementary and middle-aged students, with notable schools such as Sandalwood High and Northwestern Middle to mention a few. Most of his roots as an educator were spent at Sandalwood High School.  He retired in 1996.

Jesse life was fulfilled when he married the love of his life, Delores Daniels on December 20, 1961. From this union, they were blessed with 3 wonderful sons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Pullins, Sr. and Adell Pullins; his loving wife Delores, who preceded him exactly six months & six days ago, and Sisters, Betty Williams; Delores Carter.  Other memories left to be cherished by his 3 devoted Sons, Jesse R. Pullins (Laurissa); Cedric V. Pullins (Deitra); and Andre' D. Pullins (Cherise); Grandchildren, Renato Pullins (Laketta); Tavaris Pullins; Kethura Smith  (Adam); Alexis Pullins; Amber Armstrong; Raven Washington; De'Arius Pullins; Na'Tario Pullins; Kha'Lani Pullins;  Great-Grandchildren, Renato, Jr., Kaden, Reniah, Realyn, Elijah, Keyanna, Skylar, Kenslay; brothers, Lavern Pullins; Curtis Williams (Dorothy); Ulysses Stockton (Althea); Special longtime friends and godparents of his kids, Edward & Deloris Hall; Doreatha Smith; James & Shirley Mosely; Johnny & Delores Crawford; a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.