Charles Elton “Snooks” Bullard, 76, of Pocola, OK
(formerly Wister, OK) passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Ft. Smith, AR. Snooks was born December 12, 1942 in Kennady,
OK. He married Marilyn Sue Bates in July
1965. He was a
born again Christian and a Deacon. Snooks was a 45 year educator as teacher, coach,
principal and superintendent. His career
began in August, 1964 at Reichert Public
School. After the one room school closed
and he then taught at Heavener, LeFlore
Public Schools (13 years). His career
also was spent at Wister, Gans (12 years), Magazine, AR and Ft. Smith Public
Schools (Belle Point). After retiring
from 2 states and 2 years out he went to Cameron Public Schools for two more
years. He would have probably, as he
said, still would have been working had Parkinson’s not hit him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl
& Clara Thompson Bullard; his brother, Joe Carl Bullard, nephew, Joe
Davidson “Jody” Bullard.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn of the home; sons,
Charles “Lynn” Bullard, Bradley “Shawn” Bullard and wife Kristen of Alma, AR;
sister in law, Barbara Bullard of Washington State; grandchildren, Grace & Emma Bullard of
Alma, Rylan & Reagan Bullard (twins) of Poteau; niece, Sandra Bullard
Jenkins and husband Jeff and their children, Jeffery and Brittany of
Mooresville, NC; grand nephews, Travis & Zachary Bullard; great grand
nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday at Oasis Church, 271 South between Poteau and Wister, OK with
Rev. C. Lynn Bullard officiating assisted by Deacon Shawn Bullard. Burial will be in Ellis Chapel Cemetery,
Wister, OK. Pallbearers will be Rick Tanksley, Jim
McCallister, Shawn Covert, Tim Tidwell, Billy Shane Cripps & Barry Luman.
Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Barnes, Carl Reeves,
Kelly Youngblood, Arthur Vise, Stanley Caudell, Larry Callaway, Edwin Crouse,
James Ryan, Don Meeks, Charley Lawrence, Eddie Glenn; and so many other friends
we cannot name.
The family will be at the funeral home on
Monday evening 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.
3 comments:
Sorry for your loss.Our prayers are with you. Carold & Faye Abernathy.
We are so very sorry to hear of Mr. Bullard's passing. We know he is now walking the streets of Heaven with Jesus. Love and prayers from us to all of you. Lynndell and Kristie Newby
So sorry that Charles has passed and may he rest in peace. A fine man who we enjoyed being around in past times. Our thoughts are with you Marilyn and Shawn.
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