After a brief illness, Robert Allen Bullock passed away on Sept. 4, 2024, at the age of 85.
He was born on March 30, 1939, in Goshen, to George and Dorothy Bullock.
Robert "Bob" Bullock graduated from Milford High School in 1957. He received an associate's degree in business from International Business College in 1959.
In 1961, he decided to enlist in the United States Army, where he was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and worked as a company clerk until his honorable discharge in 1963. After his stint in the Army, Bob returned home to Warsaw and worked at his family's restaurant, Bullock's Calico Kitchen, He was the director of accounting for DePuy Orthopedics from 1972-1993. Upon their move to North Carolina in 1996, he worked as the director of accounting for Generation Companies until his retirement in 2014 to enjoy a life of leisure and golf.
Bob and Carla were united in marriage on June 1, 1968, at St. Anne's Episcopal Church. Bob served for many years on the Combined Community Services as a board member, was a member of the Warsaw Morning Optimist Club and an avid golfer/member of the Rozella Fold Golf Course. Besides his family, Bob's faith in God was first. He often stated that you needed to have JOY; Jesus first, Others second and Yourself last. Bob and Carla were members of St. Anne's until they moved to North Carolina in 1996. They are current members of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Durham, N.C.
Bob is survived by his wife Carla, Raleigh, N.C.; daughter, Jeana (David) Ellis, Raleigh, N.C.; granddaughter, Lucy and grandson, Sam, Raleigh, N.C. Additionally, he is survived by his sister, Jeanine Knowles, Warsaw; sister, Rebecca (Phil) Rinker, Goodyear, Ariz.; and cousin, Eleanor Strukel, Elkhart. Furthermore, he is survived by many nieces and nephews who he will always be "Our Uncle Bob"! He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, George Bullock.
Due to his everlasting faith in God, there will be a memorial service at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw, on Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. with reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, Bob's family would love to continue his faith and stewardship by donating to St. Anne's Memorial Fund in his name. Matthew 25:23 "His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things; I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord."
The Bullock family is under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. Online condolences: www.hallwynne.com - select obituaries.