Charles “Chuck” James Bullock Sr., age 74 of Butler, Missouri returned home to the Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born June 8, 1949 as the only child of Charles Edward and Regina Theresa Peyton Bullock in Queens, New York.
Chuck spent his early years in Queens, New York attending Catholic schools. During high school, he took a special interest in printing presses and mechanics. He worked as a mechanic at a gas station. In 1968, Chuck joined the Unites States Air Force and spent the next four years in the service. He was stationed at Dover, Delaware, at Shemya Air Base in the Aluetian Islands in Alaska and Richard Gebauer in Belton, Missouri. While he was stationed in Belton he met and married his first wife and to this union, a son was born. The marriage ended in divorce. On October 13, 2007 he married Cynthia Lee Shriver.
Working was much of Chuck’s life. After he was honorably discharged from the Air Force, he worked for the U.S. Post Office as a mechanic for 30 years until his retirement in 2005. During his working career, he was in the Army National Guard for 15 years. Chuck was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. After his retirement, he worked as a mechanic for the Adrian and Miami School Districts as well as Bates County Emergency Management. Chuck was trained in radiological responses. In his later years, he enjoyed staying home and tinkering on jobs. Chuck was an all around good guy and helpful to everyone.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 16 years, Cynthia Bullock of the home; a son, Charles James Bullock Jr. and wife Christine of Greenwood, Missouri; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
