More detail on this person: To the world he was
a soldier; to us he was the world.
Lt. Colonel (U.S. Army, retired) Richard Clifford
Bullard peacefully returned to the presence of his
Heavenly Father with his family by his side on
November 9, 2011. He passed away from a sudden
illness.
Richard was born on May 29, 1940 in Atlanta,
Georgia. He graduated from Russell High School as
the senior ranking officer in the ROTC program in
1957. He was the starting quarterback at North
Georgia College as a freshman. Richard joined the
military May 10, 1959. He later married Susan
Roundy and they were sealed in the Logan temple
on September 28, 1967.
Richard received his commission at the age of 19.
He was an experienced pilot and had a passion for
aviation. He was an Airborne Ranger and Special
Operations officer. He was a graduate of the
Command and General Staff College for the Army.
Richard served 20 years active duty as a
professional soldier and aviator. He completed
several combat tours in Vietnam where he loved and
served the people of South Vietnam.
He retired from the U.S. Army at the age of 39 as
a Lieutenant Colonel. Richard later enjoyed a
career as an Aviation Safety Consultant. He loved
firearms and was a licensed gunsmith specializing
in restoration work.
Richard is survived by his devoted wife Susan, who
he loved deeply, his children: Barry R. Bullard,
Rashelle (Darrell) Nielsen, Brian T. (Melissa)
Bullard and Jessica Bullard Smith. He is also
survived by 7 grandchildren: Alexandra Nielsen,
Olivia Nielsen, Nathaniel Nielsen, Madison
Bullard-Smith, Ava Bullard, Dillon Bullard and
Jade Bullard and a sister: Robin Bullard Hawkins.
Richard was a leader of men, a professional
soldier and a true ambassador of Christ. He was a
faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints and was a loving husband,
father, grandfather, brother and friend.
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