Charles B. Bullock

"Charlie"

Hammond

Charles B. Bullock, age 80, of Hammond, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, February 6, 2017.

He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Rhea Bullock; three children: Barbara (Larry) Wilcox, Lisa (Phil) Giura and Charles Bullock Jr.; five grandchildren: Tabitha Wilcox, Jordan (Adam) Hughes, Joshua (Elizabeth) Polgar, Alyssa Giura and Erica Bullock; five great grandchildren: Laci and Killian Polgar, twins, Keegan and Kaiden and Miya Giura; one brother: Duane Bullock; his "baby Tinker Bell" the Chihuahua and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by parents Cecil and Margaret Bullock and one brother Donald Bullock.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 6 p.m. at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville) with Pastor Bill Hayes officiating. Interment private. Friends are invited to meet with the family for visitation at the funeral home on Friday evening, February 10, 2017 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Charlie was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and after serving our country in the United States Air force he moved to Hammond to find work. Charlie was a hard and dedicated worker, currently in his 56th year at Arcelor Mittal Steel works, where he was a Mill Wright. Charlie enjoyed fishing, caring for his dogs and watching football, cheering on his favorite team the Denver Broncos. Above all he loved his family and always looked forward to everyone getting together. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be dearly missed and long remembered for his great sense of humor.

For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600, or visit www.bockenfunerals.com.