Jerry James Bullock

As we retrace the footprints of Jerry James Bullock we can only give thanks for the many lives he touched and enriched along life’s journey. A strong and self confident man, he was blessed to enjoy many of God’s blessings as a child, a brother, a husband, a father, grandfather, and a trusted friend. Jerry James Bullock began his journey of life on May 12, 1948, at Arkadelphia, AR as the first born child of Jessie James and Annie Pearl Tidwell Bullock. Nurtured in a Christian environment he accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and became a member of Piney Grove AME Church. Jerry was educated in Arkadelphia and was a graduate of Peake High School where he excelled as a student. He later attended Henderson State University. Jerry grew up to be a handsome and intelligent young man. At the age of twenty-one on August 7, 1968, he enlisted in the United State Army. He was trained and specialized in firing the M-14, and M-16. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. On August 2, 1969, believing God’s Word, “….and the two shall become one flesh….” he married his neighbor and childhood sweetheart Venetta Jones. The Lord entrusted to their care two handsome sons, Erik James and Jason Allen. Jerry was a good man and a hard worker. He made many sacrifices to ensure that his wife and two sons would enjoy the best this life had to offer. Despite his failing health and handicap he managed to live a normal, and fulfilling life. Spending time with his family and traveling was his greatest joy. At the dawning of a new year on Saturday, January 1, 2011, in his 62nd season Jerry answered the call and surrendered his soul at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas with his family by his side. When one is remembered they never die. Jerry will live on in the hearts of his wife, Venetta of Sparkman, AR; his two sons, Erik of Pine Bluff, AR, and Jason of Little Rock, AR; two loving grandchildren, Kaelin Bullock and Jalia Bullock; his parents Jessie and Annie Bullock of Arkadelphia, AR; four sisters, Jewell M. Harris of Tulsa, OK, Malinda (Chris) Arnold of Arkadelphia, Shirley A. (Rev. Terry) Williams of Alexander, AR, Linda Jewell (Ellis) Blake of Arkadelphia, three brothers, Willie James Bullock of Northern, CA, Jimmy James (Janique) of Smithton , AR, and Arthur L. (Patricia) Bullock of Maumelle, AR; fours aunts, three uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and several friends Revelation 2:10 "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give you a crown of life." Tributes and farewells will be shared on Saturday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m. in Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr., is the pastor. Mr. Bullock’s brother-in-law Rev. Terry W. Williams, the pastor of Faith Way COGIC will deliver the message. Mr. Bullock will lie in repose at the funeral home on Friday, January 7th from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The committal and final resting place will be in Piney Grove Cemetery with military honors by the Unites States Army and VFW Post 2278 of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Bearers of the casket will be Greg Bullock, Jerome Bullock, EJ Outley, Henry Whitaker, Mike Whitaker and Sammie Whitaker. Honorary bearers of the casket will be Arthur Lewis Bullock, Jimmy Bullock, Kirk Jones, Kendall Quarles, Carlos Whitaker, Columbus Butler, and William “Beecham” Reed.