David Bullard

Henry David Bullard, age 80, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. He was born October 13, 1945, in Prescott, the son of the late John William and Delma Faye Wood Bullard. 

David was a 1963 graduate of Gurdon High School and a 1968 graduate of Henderson State University. He was a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army. David was a retired millwright at International Paper Co. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Gurdon. David enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching Judge Judy in his free time.

Survivors are his wife, Linda Davies Bullard of Gurdon, one son, Chris Bullard (Cyndi) of Gurdon, two sisters, Marian McCants of Gurdon and Barbara Mathis of Camden, grandchildren, Justin, Matthew and Clay Bullard, Haley Martin (Daniel), great-grandchildren, Karson Bullard, Gannon McClure and Kenley Lamm.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church in Gurdon with Pastor Jason Smith officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time Tuesday at the church.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Gurdon.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit http://www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.


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