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Robert Frederick
Bull
Carrollton &
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OBITUARY
In
Memory of
Robert Frederick Bull
October 19, 1958 - October 6, 2017
Robert Frederick Bull, 58, of Farmers Branch, TX, died in the early
morning hours of Friday, October 6, 2017, at Presbyterian Hospital of
Dallas, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on October 19,
1958, in Alton, Illinois, and was the son of the late Robert Francis
Bull and Judith Ann (Green) Bull.
Bob (Bobby) was a 1976 graduate of W. T. White High School. Bob was a
Texas Master Certified Nurseryman and worked for 27 years in the Parks
and Recreation Department for the City of Farmers Branch as a Chemical
Specialist II. During his career, he was honored with many awards for
outstanding service. He loved participating in Halloween in the Park and
playing Santa in the annual Tour of Lights.
Bob had a lifelong love of baseball and spent much of his life either
playing or coaching boys of all ages, from tee-ball through high school.
Bob was known as "Coach Bull" for over 12 years. He was blessed to share
this love with his son, Tommy, in which they won several championships.
Bob was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Texas Ranger fan. He loved all
sports, but was a die-hard Texas Longhorn fan.
Bob has been very active in Texas Freemasonry since 2007. He was a
Master Mason and Past Master of James A. Smith Masonic Lodge #395; a
32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason at the Valley of Dallas, a member of the
Knights of St. Andrew and was presented with the Knight Commander of the
Court of Honor in 2015; a member of the York Rite and Hella Shrine in
Dallas. In his youth, Bob was a member of the DeMolay at James A. Smith
Masonic Lodge.
Bob loved to volunteer his time to many charities and events, especially
if it involved children. His favorite opportunity was to play Santa
Claus for the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Bob was a 50 year member of Chapel Hill UMC. He had a deep love of music
and was a talented musician. He was a proud Eagle Scout from Farmers
Branch, Troop #713, and he was a card carrying member of the NRA.
Robert Bull is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Judith (Dixon)
Bull; his son, Thomas C. Bull (Wendee) of Harrington, DE; his mother,
Judith Ann (Green) Bull of Lakewood, CO; his three sisters: Julie Bull
of Newnan, GA, Ann (Bull) Guerin (Fred) of Lone Tree, CO, and Diana
(Bull) Dunham (Barry) of Norman, OK; his step-mother, Kristina Parchman
Bull of Carrollton, TX; his mother-in-law, Jean Dixon Gorham (Robert) of
Arlington, TX; his brother-in-law, Matthew W. Dixon (Sandy) of Plano,
TX. Bob is, also, survived by three beloved aunts, two uncles, eleven
nieces and nephews, and eight cousins. Besides his father, Bob is
preceded in death by his father-in-law, Thomas E. Dixon.
Bob will be especially remembered for serving his community, loving his
family and his faith in God.
There will be a celebration of Bob's life on Saturday, October 14, 2017,
at 10:00a.m. The service will be held at Chapel Hill UMC, 12411
Templeton Trail, Farmers Branch, TX.
Personal expressions of remembrance may be made to:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
2222 Welborn
Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 559-5000
scottishritehospital.org
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