Jerry Lee Bullard, 70, of Tampa, Florida passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009. He was born September 28, 1938 in Olney, Ill.

After serving his country for 21 years, he retired from MacDill U.S. Air Force base in 1976. He went on to receive his Master's degree in psychology from the University of South Florida and worked for the Mental Health Institute until he retired in 2000.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerald H. and Nelle L. (Moseley) Bullard.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Aundria, and their adopted grandson, Randy, along with his extended family of stepchildren and grand-children. He is also survived by one daughter, Shelly Woods; a son-in-law; two grandsons; one son, Jerry Bullard; three sisters: two brothers; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service with full military honors conducted at Loyless Funeral Home.  Inurnment at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Published in Tampa Tribune, The (FL) ~ Sunday, August 23, 2009