William Edsel Bullard

William Edsel Bullard, age 91, passed away peacefully at 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Bacon County Hospital. Mr. Bullard was born in a farmhouse in Appling County on November 9, 1931, delivered by a midwife, to Willie Gary Bullard and Maggie Patterson Bullard. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 68 years, Kathleen Bowen Bullard; brothers, Jimmy, Kenneth, and Carroll; and sisters, Eris and Laura Ethel. Mr. Bullard was a retired ironworker with Local Union 597 Jacksonville and a master mason since 1962 Scottish Rite and member of the Shriner's. He was also a proud member of Red Oak Baptist Church.

Survivors include his daughter, Sheila (Joe) Murphy of Ponte Vedra Beach; son, Neal (Dana) Bullard Middleburg; grandchildren, Zac Murphy, Lexi Bullard, and Gabriel Bullard; and brothers, Wendell Bullard and Royce Bullard. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home (www.swainfuneralhomebaxley.com).