Joseph Francis Bullock Sr.

September 9, 2023, Joseph Francis Bullock Sr., 96, of Vallejo, Ca passed away peacefully with family lovingly by his side. Joe was born February 18, 1927 to Arvel and Irene Bullock in South Gate, Ca, a suburb of Los Angeles. A few years later he and his family moved to Vallejo when his father began work at Made of California Milk Co. Joe went to early schools at Bay Terrace Elementary, St. Vincent and on to Vallejo High School where he excelled in all sports. After graduating from Vallejo High School in 1945, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served until the end of World War II. After serving in the Navy, Joe began schooling at Vallejo Jr. College where he was a part of the 1946 & 1947 Championship Redskin football team. Following his graduation, he started work at Mare Island as a machinist. In 1948 he married his high school sweetheart, Carol Michele. The Bullock’s went on to have four children Joanne, Nancy, Steven, and Joseph Jr. In 1974, Joe retired early as a test specialist from Mare Island to continue his successful real estate business. He and wife Carol spent many summers on Cobb Mountain with family and enjoyed vacations in Hawaii and Palm Springs. Later in life Joe moved to Yountville, Ca where he would spend the rest of his days. He was a member at Napa Valley Country Club and travled all over the country playing golf. Joe was an active member of his community as the President of the Senior’s Golf Club, a volunteer at Yountville’s Chamber of Commerce, a member of FOCUS Charitable Organization, and a parishoner at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Joe is survived by his children Joanne, Nancy [Daryll], and son Joe Jr. [wife Pam]; Grandchildren Troy, Mike, Brian, Brett, Kailee, and Allie; Great grandchildren Haley, Mikey, Lincoln, and Amelia. Joe is reunited with his late wife Carol and son Steven. Joe was a wonderful father and grandfather. His secret to his long and healthy life was moderation. Joe was strong willed with a wonderful sense of humor. He loved to memorize jokes and riddles to make his family laugh. Joe enjoyed vegetable gardening, walks through Yountville, big band music, and hosting Christmas Eve dinner. He was the reigning Yountville bocce ball champ at 95 years old and he will truly be missed by all.

Joseph Francis Bullock Sr.

February 18, 1927 - September 9, 2023