Obituary of David Earl Bullard -- 2008

David Earl Bullard, age 60, of Burgaw died Wednesday, Feb. 20, at New Hanover Regional 
Medical Center. 

He was born March 14, 1947 in the Canetuck Community in Pender County and was the 
son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Jannie Flynn Bullard. Mr. Bullard was a member of 
Long Creek Baptist Church. He served his country honorably in the National Guard.

David was a devoted husband and loving father, Papa and brother who loved his family more 
than words can express. He was a man of steel, a man of few words with lots of meaning 
and a man of his word. Loving to farm, David was happiest when on his tractor and was never 
afraid of hard work. David was generous with his time and willing to always share whatever he 
had with others.

Surviving are his loving wife of 38 years, Minnie Bullard of the home; daughters, Laura B. 
Morgan and husband, Gray, of Colfax, Malisa B. Tidwell and husband, Bo of Fredericksburg, 
Va., Annette M. Minx and husband, Jerry of Wilmington and Amanda T. Bullard of Burgaw; 
grandchildren, K.T. Lanier, Tucker Tidwell, Makenly Tidwell, Zackery Moore and Aaron Moore; 
sister, Mary B. Jacobs of Burgaw; beloved dog, “Grumpy” and special friends, Tony Hardin, 
Raul Moya, Lee Wells, Kenneth Blake and his turkey shooting buddies.

Funeral service was Saturday, Feb. 23, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw Chapel 
with the Rev Harrell Hinson officiating. The family received friends on Friday, Feb. 22 at 
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial gifts be 
given to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060.





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