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John Bullock Obituary
John C. Bullock, Jr. passed away peacefully on December 29, 2011 after a lengthy illness.
John was born on December 11, 1931 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jean Hopkins Bullock; daughters Nancy Bullock of Wilmington, NC and Cheryl Hartsoe of Glen Gardner, New Jersey; his sister Nancy Normark of Raleigh, NC and grandchildren Wesley Hartsoe and Miller Hartsoe.
John proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War and later graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with a degree in pharmacy. After his graduation he moved his family to Wilmington where he co-founded the business Professional Pharmacy which flourished for many years. After selling the business he continued his pharmacy practice working for the New Hanover County Health Department. John was also active in real estate development and the acquisition and preservation of historic properties in downtown Wilmington among which are Chandler's Wharf and the Cotton Exchange.
He contributed his time and energy to many civic organizations and served as the president of Civitan, Wilmington Downtown, Inc. and Wilmington Executives Club and others. He also served on the Board of Trustees of North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount, NC.
John was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, and was very dedicated to his church.
He was a highly respected businessman and was widely regarded as a man of kind words and charitable actions.
A Memorial Service will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 401 Grace Street at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 31, 2011. Interment will be at Oleander Memorial Gardens in a private ceremony prior to the Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Grace United Methodist Church Building Fund or to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
Andrews Mortuary Market Chapel
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Memories and Condolences
for John Bullock
Rami Pickard
January 8, 2012
My thoughts are with all the Bullock family. I have enjoyed knowing you and being a part of your life.
Jo Bullock
December 31, 2011
Jean, Nan and Cheryl
Alice Mitchell emailed me today of the passing of John. My deepest sympathy to the entire Bullock family.
Inza Boone
December 31, 2011
Jean,Nan,and Cheryl,
Bob,Diane,and I want you to know that our thoughts and Prayers are with you.John was a SPECIAL person and I remember the last time Doug and I saw him and he touched my arm and said old friends. I am sure that Doug and Fred will be there with him.
Rufus Stark
December 31, 2011
Jean, Nan, and Cheryl,
Betty Lou and I join with you in giving thanks to God for the life of John. He was a man of a positive outlook on life which arose from his faith in Christ. He was a true leader in business, in the city of Wilmington, and in Grace United Methodist Church. It was my privilege to serve as his pastor, and he was not only a member whose judgement I could rely on, but he was a personal friend. Rufus Stark
December 31, 2011
My thoughts are with you today from Sanibel, Florida, Jean. I send love to Nancy and Cheryl as well as to you. Doris Yarborough Rogers
Lynn Ivey
December 30, 2011
Dear Jean, Nan, and Sheryl,
Your dad was a very special friend to my mom and dad. I have so many wonderful memories of wishing "Bon Voyage" to them as they left on trips with Jean and John. I always remember hearing about the early morning knock on my parents' hotel door.....John was delivering a wake up call with Mimosas for all....such the way of life in Vegas and the friendship they all shared. This last long journey that he seemed to share with my mom was a dreadfully sad one and one that takes a little piece of life from each family member. My thoughts are with each of you and I pray that you find peace as you know John finally has. I will miss him but will cherish the long friendship that our families have shared, and the memories of fun he shared with my parents. With love,
Yvonne Hamilton
December 30, 2011
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a wonderful man. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 30, 2011
Quiet, heart felt memories of John will never be forgotten. His legacy to his God, family, friends, and city is left with warm reminders of him. Fred Merritt
Bob Murphrey
December 30, 2011
It was my great pleasure to have known John as a mentor and friend. The community will miss his quiet, yet strong leadership.
Louis Quinn
December 30, 2011
To all the family members I thought Mr.Bullock was a fine example as a role model for anyone,He was a pillar of the Wilmington business community and will be missed.God bless you all and may his peace be with you in your loss. Louis Quinn
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