PULLER—Alvin L. Puller, Jr., 75, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the Delaware Veterans Home, Milford, Delaware, after a long illness. Alvin was born on August 10, 1946, in Wilmington, Delaware, to parents Alvin L (Sr.) and Virginia C. Puller both of whom predeceased him. Alvin was educated in the Delaware public school system and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree (Business Administration and Accounting) in 1973 from Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware. From there he attended Antioch University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he earned the Master of Arts degree (Administration and Management) in 1978. Alvin continued to make his home in the Wilmington, Delaware area eventually transitioning to the Dover, Delaware area, where he spent the rest of his life. Alvin’s first marriage produced two children, a son, Alvin L. Puller, III (three grandchildren) and a daughter, Stacy Puller, all whom currently reside in Ft Myers, Florida. Marrying some years later to Rosa Puller (predeceased), that union produced two children, Rebecca Puller (Wilmington, Delaware) and Rosa Puller (Elkton, Maryland). In addition to his children, Alvin leaves to mourn his three grandchildren, Aliana Puller, Alexis Puller, Miles Matthew Puller; a devoted sister and caregiver, Mrs. Barbara Jones and a brother-in-law, Steve, whom Alvin loved as a brother and best friend; a devoted friend who continued to help him through his illness with vists cards, and phone calls, Ms. Elizabeth Smith; a host of relatives in the Richmond, Virginia area to include, Dr Anthony Puller (Lydia), Kevin Puller (Joyce), Relonda Puller (Jerome) and Marlon Puller; other relatives and friends. Alvin enjoyed a very diverse career path leading him to different occupations, his last being a Certified HUD Housing Counselor for over ten years at the Neighborhood House located in Middletown, DE. Prior to this, he worked as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for the North East Treatment Center as well as the Program Coordinator for Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc in Wilmington. Upon retirement, Alvin worked as a substitute teacher for about two years within the Dover, Delaware Public School system. Being a true lover of working with people, including kids, Alvin enjoyed helping others and believed in displaying a positive attitude towards life. He was friendly to all he met and always had a funny joke and a hearty laugh that brightened the spirits of all who met him. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Evans W. Smith Funeral Home, 518 Bay Road, Dover, Delaware 19901. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Alvin’s honor to the Delaware Veterans Home, 100 Delaware Veterans Boulevard, Milford, Delaware 19963. A private interment will be held at the Culpepper National Cemetery, Culpepper, Va.