Robert “Bobby” Bullock

June 3, 1953 - May 16, 2019
Robert “Bobby” Bullock

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With loved ones by his side, Robert Lewis Bullock (Bobby) peacefully went to live with his Heavenly Father on May 16, 2019.

Born June 3, 1953 in Dubuque, Iowa, Bobby is predeceased by his parents James O. Bullock Jr. and Dolores Moss Bullock and brother James O. Bullock III.

He is survived by his wife Judy, sister Leigh Pope (David) of Carolina Beach, NC, brothers, David Bullock (Pam) of Durham, NC., Richie Bullock of Carolina Beach, NC., sister-in-law Gloria Chapman (Dennis) of Cheraw, SC., and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and his sweet dog, Dylan.

Growing up in a Navy family, Bobby fell in love with the beauty of the coast. After graduating from Northern High School in Durham, NC., he moved to Wilmington, NC to attend school and decided to make Wilmington his home. He was a pressman with the Star News for over 23 years.

One of his favorite hobbies was taking beautiful photographs of the NC coast, especially the Outer Banks. He liked to read books by Grisham, Conroy and about sports and music. He was a music lover from Beatles to Groban. He enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, tennis, golf and softball where he made lasting friendships. Bobby had a gift of being able to meet and talk to people. He will always be remembered for his friendship, kindness, determination and optimistic spirit. Bobby’s family and friends are kind, loving and devoted to Bobby. He has a wonderful church family at Sunset Park Baptist Church.

The family would like to thank Dr. Brian Webster and staff, Dr. Joshua Bowman and staff, WellCare, Lower Cape Fear Hospice and those at the Medical College of Virginia.

A memorial service officiated by Pastor Chris Wroten will be on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Sunset Park Baptist Church, 231 Central Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401. Visitation will be at the church at 1:00 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sunset Park Baptist Church.

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  • May 19, 2019
    Carole Deich says:
    Bobby and his wife Judy were some of the first people I met when I first moved into Breezewood and their friendliness made me feel most welcome. Bobby was such a friendly man and a very talented photographer. I won one of his pictures at a neighbor social and felt very lucky and special. He will be very much missed. God bless Judy and the family.

  • May 19, 2019
    Sandra Rigsbee Lugar says:
    Judy, I’m so very sorry for your loss! Know that you & the family are in my prayers! It’s been a long journey I know!!!

  • May 20, 2019
    Ashley&Jimmmy Nelson says:
    So blessed to have been able to call Bobby our friend,many good days working in the kitchen at SS Park Church.Each day we enjoy photos hanging in our home by Bobby,We will miss him but have the blessed assurance That we will see each other again. Judy you'll continue to be in our thoughts ,prayers

  • May 20, 2019
    Tom Howley says:
    Bobby was my first friend when I moved to NC in 2007. We were softball teammates and he told me about the books he was reading or the music he was listening to and he was so generous. I will miss him.

  • May 20, 2019
    Jim Myers says:
    Bobby and I played on the same senior softball team for several years. He was always considerate, attentive, knowledgeable, and went out of his way to be helpful to others. Two special memories; he invited me to his home to see and hear his extensive music collection. I was a former musician, and Bobby knew I would be excited and in awe with his music library. Boy was he right! We played golf together several times and Bobby found a beautiful used left handed hybrid golf club that he knew I needed. It continues to be me favorite club. God bless you Bobby, and peace be with you forever.