Dr. Lawrence "Larry" Cicero Bullard of Apex died early September 17, peacefully at Duke Hospital holding the hand of Debbie Bullard, his beloved wife of 43 years, at the age of 78.
He was born August 29, 1946.
A devoted patriot, he served time in the United States Air Force from 1966-1969. He graduated dental school at UNC Chapel Hill in 1979. Upon graduation he moved to Raeford where he pursed his career in dentistry and met his wife, Debbie.
He was a long-standing member of Raeford Presbyterian church where he thoroughly enjoyed singing in the choir. He had a passion for fishing and playing golf, but above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Ottie Bullard; his brother, Milton Keith Bullard; and his sister, Cora Ellen Bullard.
He is survived by wife, Debbie Bullard; their children, Allison Moriarty (Jim), Laura Ziznewski (Justin), Brian Bullard (Betsy), and Lindsey Bullard (Ariel); grandchildren Halle and Addy Moriarty; and Olivia and Lawson Ziznewski. The family is especially thankful to the kind staff at Duke Hospital who so tenderly cared for him during his final days before he was welcomed into heaven to be with his savior.
A funeral was held Saturday, September 21, 2024.