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William H. Bullock

1939 - 2018

BORN

1939

DIED

2018

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Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services

123 West Commerce Street

Smyrna, Delaware

William Bullock Obituary

William H. Bullock, 78, Blackbird, Delaware passed March 7, 2018. He was born September 15, 1939 in Dover, son of William L. and Freda H. Bullock. Bill grew up in Smyrna and graduated from Smyrna High School in 1957. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy in January 1958 and served for 4 ½ years. He married Betty Burris on June 22, 1960. They were married 57 years.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, his daughter, Audrey M. Erschen (William), and son, William (Billy) Bullock (Rhonda). His grandchildren are Jacob Erschen, Angelic Rideout, and Cameron Bullock.

After leaving the service, he worked at Thiokol Chemical on Apollo 11, self-employed for a while, then he worked at Globe Union, and retired from Clement's Supply. He also taught heating and air conditioning at PolyTech Adult Education. Most recently, he was a House of Representatives Attaché. He was active in the Blackbird Community Center, the Blackbird Democrats, the Eleventh District Democrats, and Duck's Unlimited. He was a Cub Scout Leader, and a 4-H Leader.

Bill's hobbies were woodworking, fishing, hunting, camping, and traveling. He traveled throughout the United States, and toured Europe. He enjoyed gardening, and was always willing to help neighbors and friends.

Friends may visit on Monday, March 12, 2018 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., at Matthews –Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce Street, Smyrna, Delaware. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 11 a.m., at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675; Asbury Methodist Church Food Pantry, 20 W. Mt. Vernon St., Smyrna, DE 19977; or the Blackbird Community Center, P.O. Box 184, Townsend, DE 19734.

To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com.

Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna.

Published by Smyrna/Clayton Sun Times from Mar. 14 to Mar. 23, 2018.
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Leg Hall isn't the same without Bill's smiling face. Think of him often.

Joan Maxwell

Coworker

March 4, 2019

May the family find strength from Almighty God during this time
Porter

December 10, 2018

He was a generous person. Does not the scripture say we will get a reward.ecc. 11:1

Liz

August 13, 2018

As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

May 27, 2018

To the Family of William Bullock:
My sympathy to the family. As Jesus looked to the Heavenly Father for strength and power in his time of deep sorrow, may you do the same. John 11:39-44 - Look forward to the future with confidence that your love one can live again. John 6:40

W J

March 28, 2018

Bill was a real gentleman. He always had a smile on his face. He will really be missed at Leg Hall.

Joan Maxwell

March 12, 2018

With Deepest Sympathy to the Bullock Family...God's Blessings and Peace...
Paul & Lois Loder

Paul & Lois Loder

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March 12, 2018

Beloved family, how comforting it is to know that although William has passed on, God is keeping him in his memory because William is precious in God's eyes.

March 10, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

March 9, 2018

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123 West Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977

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123 West Commerce Street, Smyrna, DE 19977

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