James Jason Bullard

James Jason Bullard, age 79 of Mesa died Saturday November 5, 2005 in Mesa. He was born November 13, 1925, the son of Charles Jason and Mable Irene (Criswell) Bullard in Fairview, Oklahoma.   James was a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; he served as 2nd Counselor for the 21st Ward in Phoenix and was 1st Counselor for the Kirkland Branch in the Prescott Stake. He was a Stake Missionary and served a mission in Arkansas with his wife and son. James worked as diesel mechanic for ARCO. He enjoyed working on cars and serving people. He was most proud of his family and the church.   James is lovingly survived by his children, Gregory Bullard of Mesa, James Bullard of Wilhoit, AZ., Deborah Bullard of Mesa and Leila (Patrick) Turner of Wilhoit, AZ; grandchildren, Melissa (Joe) Bakutis, April (Tom) Aranda, Patricia (John) Tomey, Robert Turner and Janette Turner; 6 great grandchildren with one on the way;  brother, Virgil (Norma) Bullard of Henderson, NV. and a special friend Barbara.  Service will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday November 9th  at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral , 303 S. Cortez St. Prescott, AZ.. Grave Dedication 11 a.m. Friday Nov. 11 at the Genung  Cemetery, Peeples Valley, Arizona