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Matthew E. "Matt" Bullock Jr.

1966 - 2016

Matthew E. "Matt" Bullock Jr. obituary, 1966-2016, Quincy, IL

BORN

1966

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home

1435 State Street

Quincy, Illinois

Matthew Bullock Obituary

QUINCY - Matthew E. "Matt" Bullock Jr., 50, of Quincy, died at 9:37 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016, in the emergency room at Blessing Hospital.
Born March 20, 1966, in Quincy, Matt was a son of Matthew E. and Mary Allen Bullock Sr.
Matt attended Quincy Public Schools. He worked in various jobs over the years, currently working at Fierge Auto Parts in Quincy for the past several years.
Matt was a member of Rocky Point Club and Twin Oaks Club and was an avid Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and especially riding his motorcycle. He was always ready to have a good time, drink a few beers and help anyone he could.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Bullock of Quincy; his brother and best friend, Marvin Bullock of Quincy; his sister, Melanie Bullock of Quincy; two aunts, Ruth Bentrop and Shirley Allen, both of Quincy; and several cousins and many friends whom Matt loved like family.
Matt was preceded in death by his father, Matthew E. Bullock Sr.; paternal grandparents, Matthew N. and Lillian Pearl Bullock; maternal grandparents, Grover and Theila Allen; and several aunts and uncles.
SERVICES: 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in Greenmount Cemetery by Pastor Greg Javaux. Friends are invited to attend.
VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 2, at Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home, Quincy. Cremation will be accorded after the visitation.
MEMORIALS: To the family of Matt Bullock.
ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home, Quincy.
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Published by Herald-Whig from May 1 to May 3, 2016.

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Jacky Richie) Yonker

May 2, 2016

My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Jacky Richie) Yonker

May 2, 2016

Was shocked and saddened to hear of Matt's passing. My thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Will always cherish all the memories.

Heather D

May 1, 2016

We've had a lot of fun over the course of 15 years, man! Love you and you will be missed!!

Sue Douglas

May 1, 2016

Mary, Marvin, & Mel, l was saddened to hear of Matts passing. God bless and comfort your family now when you have this loss in your heart.

Lonnie & Shirley Carter

April 30, 2016

So sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time in life of Your great Loss.

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