Russell Ivan Bullock

TUNKHANNOCK — Russell Ivan Bullock, 88, formerly from Tunkhannock, died in Wilmington, N.C., on June 4, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Tunkhannock, excluding the past two years. Born in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 29, 1933, he was the son of the late Arthur and Eva Lane Bullock. He graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1952. He was owner and operator of his barber shop for over 40 years as well as an employee of Procter & Gamble for 25 years.

Russell had a passion for science and learning, and he enjoyed bird watching and walking his beloved dogs. He was a voracious reader and passionate gardener, while connecting to nature and the simple beauties found within. He never met a stranger, as human connections brought him great joy.

Preceded in death, besides his first wife, Patricia Barnes, and parents, are his son, Timothy Russell Bullock; two sisters, Gladys E. Forba, Virginia Tallada; and his brother, Gerald A. Bullock.

Surviving is a daughter, Kimberly Bullock Halle and her husband, Raymond, of Wilmington, N.C.; a son, Thane Bullock and wife, Sherrill, of Indian Harbor Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2022, at Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with Pastor John Shaffer officiating. Interment at Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. Friends may visit the funeral home from 10 a.m. until service time.