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John Bullock Obituary

BULLOCK WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. John Earl Bullock, 75, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 4, 1934 in Scranton, PA to George Earl and Isabella Ruddy Bullock. Mr. Bullock was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and was a graduate of Central High School. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and was currently employed with Hauser Rental. Mr. Bullock had a love and passion for jeeps and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Peggy Walsh Bullock of the home; six children, Tim Bullock of Winston-Salem, Kevin Bullock (Susan) of Clemmons, James Bullock, John Bullock (Sandy), Erin Love (Tim), and Jennifer Spencer, all of Winston-Salem; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; and one sister, Ann Harding of Way Mart, PA. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2009 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church with Father John Walsh, his brother-in-law officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060. The family would like to thank the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Forsyth Medical Center for their kind care. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2009.

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Heather Ballance-Brown

October 26, 2009

To the Bullock family,

We were saddened to hear of Mr. John's passing. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Jonathan, Heather & Daisy Brown

Gail Pernell

October 25, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

October 24, 2009

To The John H. Bullock Family: May God's blessings comfort and strengthen you all in this time of sorrow.

Members of the Carry On Detachment # 1236, Marine Corps League, (Johnston County) Clayton, North Carolina

October 19, 2009

Ms. Peggy & Family
My sincere prayers and deepest sympathhy are with you for the sorrow that you feel during this very sad time.

Sheila S. Astrop
Stein Mart

October 19, 2009

Jennifer & family,
You are in our prayers. May God give you all comfort in this time of sorrow.
Scot & Lynn Grigg

October 18, 2009

Jennifer,

We were so sorry to hear about your dad. We're keeping you in our thoughts. Please let us know if there's anything we can do.

All our love,
Brian, Cindy, Reese, and Riley Gentry

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