Joseph Burton Bullard, Jr.

Joseph Burton Bullard Jr. passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the age of 71. Joseph was predeceased by his father, J. Burton Bullard Sr., his mother, Jean Fitzpatrick Bullard, sister Mary Jeanne Bullard (Sutton) and his wife, Linda Alexander Bullard. Joseph was survived by his daughters, Kelly and Kristen Bullard, his granddaughter Milena Bullard, sister Jacqueline Bullard, brother Jim Bullard (Nancy), long-term partner, Gail Perry, nieces Brandy, Becca, and Jaime (Jason) and nephew Burton. 

Joseph was born and raised in the North Shore area of Jacksonville, Fl. As an adult, he lived in Neptune Beach and most recently St. Augustine. Joseph attended the Holy Rosary Catholic Church for his early childhood education, Andrew Jackson for high school and Florida State University for college. From 1974 through 1985, Joseph worked for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office where he spent time on patrol, as an instructor at the Police Academy and an investigator with the State Attorney’s Office. After his time with the Sheriff’s Office, he became a high school teacher, working at both Frank H. Peterson Academies and A. Phillip Randolph Academies of Technology until his retirement in 2012. Post-retirement, Joseph spent time fishing, hosting trivia nights, traveling the state of Florida with Gail and was an avid reader.

The impact Joseph had on his family, friends and colleagues will be long-lasting. He was an extraordinary father to his daughters, fiercely loyal friend, and loving partner. He was known for his humor and ability to make a stranger feel welcome and engaged. Joseph was one of a kind; he was a genuine, strong and brave man until the very end. He will be missed, and his legacy will live on in his daughters and granddaughter.

Please contact the family for the details of the upcoming memorial service in Joseph’s honor followed by a Celebration of Life.

Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Bullard family.