Arthur R. Bullock, Sr., 95, of Wilmington, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents; Mike B. Bullock and Verdie F. Bullock; by his beloved wife, Margaret H. Bullock; brothers, Joe Bullock and Johnnie Bullock, and sisters, Dollie Gillespie and Sadie Soles.
He is survived by his son, Arthur R. Bullock, Jr.(Erin); his grandchildren, James A., Joshua R., and Margaret K. Bullock, and his beloved friend, Barbara Huband, and many nieces and nephews.
Arthur proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he earned numerous decorations, including Combat Infantry Badge. He was honorably discharged as a corporal. He worked his entire adult life and held many occupations. He was a skilled farmer, carpenter, mechanic and machinist.
Arthur was a gifted musician, singer and songwriter. He especially loved gospel music. He gave of his talent by signing at local churches, entertaining at nursing homes, and volunteered many hours at ElderHaus. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, and friend, and above all, he knew Jesus as his Savior.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Coble Funeral and Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be a visitation at 10:00am, preceding the Funeral Service at 11:00am at Long Leaf Baptist Church on Friday, January 27, 2023. The funeral will be officiated by Pastor Joshua Reilly.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CobleGreenlawn.com for the Bullock Family.
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