SGM (Ret) Anthony Loren "Tony" Bullard

SGM (Ret) Anthony “Tony” Loren Bullard, RN, was born July 23, 1946, in Amarillo, Texas to the union of John Lewis Bullard and Barbara Grace Craig. He passed away at Phelps County Hospital in Rolla, Missouri on June 10, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children. Tony was a devout Christian, and a member of Rock of Ages Church in St. Robert, Missouri. His faith and family were always his highest priority and passion. He loved without judgment and would do anything for anybody. Tony loved the outdoors; fishing, canoeing, hiking, gardening, and hunting in his earlier years, and woodworking. You rarely would see him without a walking stick as he carved them himself. He will truly be honored and missed by all that knew him and especially the family he leaves behind. Tony was a Sergeant Major in the United States Army and served our country for 23 years. He retired in 1990 from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Garrison Company 169th Engineer Battalion 136th Engineer Brigade. During his years of service, he received many awards. He earned the following: National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, 3 Army Commendation Medals, 2 Army Achievement Medals, 3 Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, 7 Army Good Conduct Medals, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, 4 Vietnam Service Medals, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Qualification Badge M-16 Rifle, 4 Overseas Service Ribbon, Humanitarian Service Medal and 2 Meritorious Service Medals. Following his years in the Army, Tony graduated from Lincoln University with his RN degree in 1996 in Jefferson City, Missouri. He later retired in 2009 as a Home Health and Hospice Nurse for Pulaski County, Missouri. On August 11, 2001, Tony married the love of his life, Roberta Duke Bullard and enjoyed just shy of 24 years together filled with lots of love, laughter, dancing, music, faith, and family. Tony was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Ken, Roger, and John; and one sister: Kay. Tony is survived by his loving wife, Roberta Bullard of St. Robert, Missouri; and his children (one son and seven daughters): Delois (Shannon) Richardson of Amarillo, TX, Gabriel (Hannah) Bullard of Brighton, CO, Lorraine (Merick) Duke of St. Robert, MO, Jill (Clay) Ridenhour of Belle, MO, Diana (CC) Ceasor of St. Peters, MO, Christina (Jeremy) Ball of Donnellson, IA, Brandy (Rick) Lichtenberger of Ft. Madison, IA, and Jessica (Jason) Gehle of Ft. Madison, IA; as well as 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren whom he adored and all loved him dearly. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2025, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Burial with military honors will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville, MO. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2025, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Tony Bullard and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

SGM (Ret) Anthony Loren "Tony" Bullard

July 23, 1946 - June 10, 2025