James Michael "Mike" Bullard

James Michael “Mike” Bullard, 57, of Rienzi died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at his home. He was a member of the Gaston Baptist Church, a third degree Mason and was a retired brick mason. He loved deer hunting, fishing and metal detecting for Civil War memorabilia.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Thursday, February 23, 2012 at McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Hatfield officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery.

He is survived by two daughters, Dana (Corey) Howell of Selmer, TN and DeAnna (Brandon) Cofer of Pocahontas, TN; his mother, Ripple Scott Bullard of Booneville; two sisters, Dennie (Paul) Goldman and Lisa (Eddie) Allen both of Booneville; one brother, Steve (Tammy) Bullard, of Dyersburg, TN; three grandchildren, Elijah Staggs, Savanna and Jaida Trimble: one nephew, Cory Bullard; six nieces, Misty Allen, Amanda Allen, Jennifer Allen, Alaina Allen, Christi (Daniel) King, Maria (Brandon) Foster and Madison Bullard; two great nephews, Cooper Allen and Houston Pharr; three great nieces, Shaylea King, Kyra King and Myla Foster; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father, James E. “Dick” Bullard.

Pallbearers are Paul McCutchen, Denson Scott, Gerald Scott, Paul Goldman, Cory Bullard, Jimmy Harwood, and Eddie Allen.

Visitation will be from 5-9 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 and until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.