The former Police Chief and Mayor of Seymour, James E. Bullard, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Norton Hospice in Louisville, KY. A celebration of life service will be conducted at a later date.
Cremation services have been entrusted to Adams Family Funeral Home & Crematory in Crothersville, IN.
James E. 'Jim' Bullard, resident of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, May 29,
2021, at Hosparus Health in Louisville, Kentucky
Mr. Bullard was born on Friday, July 17, 1942, in Kinston, North Carolina. His
parents, Joseph L. Bullard and Delores L. (Butts) Bullard preceded him in death as
did brothers, Michael Bullard and William Bullard and sisters-in-law Sandy Bullard
and Bonnie Bullard.
Following many moves by the family across the USA the family settled in
Seymour. His siblings include Thomas (Jeretta) Bullard of Seymour, twins, Nancy
(Bill) Hundley of Ladson, North Carolina, Dennis Bullard of East Windsor,
Connecticut, and Robin (Tim) Toppe of Indianapolis.
Mr. Bullard and Elaine Cummings-Bullard were married for fifty-three years. They have
two sons, John Bullard, Pensacola, Florida, and Baron (Rachel Baker) Bullard of
Seymour. Grandson Noah Bullard of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Anna
Bullard of Seymour and Purdue, Ella Bullard, Pensacola, Florida, and Florida State
University and Lily Bullard, Pensacola, Florida.
Making the decision to become a police officer was easy for him. He applied for
the Indiana State Police Academy and due to a long waiting list for new officers,
Mr. Bullard made the decision to join the ranks of the Seymour Police Department
and never looked back. He immediately decided his favorite duty was patrolling
in the police car, especially the night shift. He always said he liked knowing the city
was tucked in bed for the night with a few exceptions. He began a long journey of
attending college classes during whatever hours he could fit in, ultimately
graduating from IUPUC with a dual major in criminal justice and psychology.
During those years he worked diligently climbing up in the ranks in the
SPD. He thoroughly enjoyed each and every promotion. He was comfortable
doing undercover work as well as investigative during his Lt. Detective years. He
was appointed Chief of Police by then Mayor Chris Moritz. He decided to retire
under Mayor Bill Bailey. He often commented on the hundreds of people he had
the opportunity to meet over the years, the number of Governors he worked with
on task forces or committees. He was proud of the SPD and how it had grown and
become a more professional police force due to new programs, education, and
training. Mr. Bullard was proud to have served the community as a member of
the SPD.
Following his retirement, he was employed by Farm Bureau Insurance, again,
having the opportunity to meet many new people and helping them as their
insurance agent.
During the Farm Bureau years, he made the decision to run for mayor of the city.
Following a long, hard-fought campaign, he won. He became Mayor. Again, he
had the opportunity to work with other Mayors from all over the state, working with all
the various city departments and seeing the city progress. He was exceptionally
proud to be involved with completion of the new Law Enforcement building
and the founding of the City Museum.
Lastly, he retired after a time at the Seymour Middle School choosing to spend
time reading, traveling, hanging out with the guys, and enjoying retirement.
Mr. Bullard was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the VFW, Moose Lodge,
Masonic Lodge #146, Local, State and National FOP. He was a member of
Seymour Kiwanis Club for 36 years holding several local offices and served the
Indiana District. He worked alongside Elaine as they traveled Indiana and
internationally for various Kiwanis International programs. During his tenure with
the city, he was involved with many different civic organizations.
Mr. Bullard's Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021, at
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 605 South Walnut Street, Seymour, Indiana.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 am till 12:45 with the service at 1:00 pm. Immediately
following the service there will be a procession through Downtown Seymour with
a stop at the Seymour Police Department for a wreath placement.
Memorials may be made to The Children's Fund of Kiwanis International, Riley
Hospital for Children and the Seymour Museum c/o Adams Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 110 E. Howard St., Crothersville, IN 47229.
Cremation services were entrusted to Adams Family Funeral Home and
Crematory in Crothersville, Indiana.
Cremation services have been entrusted to Adams Family Funeral Home & Crematory in Crothersville, IN.
James E. 'Jim' Bullard, resident of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, May 29,
2021, at Hosparus Health in Louisville, Kentucky
Mr. Bullard was born on Friday, July 17, 1942, in Kinston, North Carolina. His
parents, Joseph L. Bullard and Delores L. (Butts) Bullard preceded him in death as
did brothers, Michael Bullard and William Bullard and sisters-in-law Sandy Bullard
and Bonnie Bullard.
Following many moves by the family across the USA the family settled in
Seymour. His siblings include Thomas (Jeretta) Bullard of Seymour, twins, Nancy
(Bill) Hundley of Ladson, North Carolina, Dennis Bullard of East Windsor,
Connecticut, and Robin (Tim) Toppe of Indianapolis.
Mr. Bullard and Elaine Cummings-Bullard were married for fifty-three years. They have
two sons, John Bullard, Pensacola, Florida, and Baron (Rachel Baker) Bullard of
Seymour. Grandson Noah Bullard of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Anna
Bullard of Seymour and Purdue, Ella Bullard, Pensacola, Florida, and Florida State
University and Lily Bullard, Pensacola, Florida.
Making the decision to become a police officer was easy for him. He applied for
the Indiana State Police Academy and due to a long waiting list for new officers,
Mr. Bullard made the decision to join the ranks of the Seymour Police Department
and never looked back. He immediately decided his favorite duty was patrolling
in the police car, especially the night shift. He always said he liked knowing the city
was tucked in bed for the night with a few exceptions. He began a long journey of
attending college classes during whatever hours he could fit in, ultimately
graduating from IUPUC with a dual major in criminal justice and psychology.
During those years he worked diligently climbing up in the ranks in the
SPD. He thoroughly enjoyed each and every promotion. He was comfortable
doing undercover work as well as investigative during his Lt. Detective years. He
was appointed Chief of Police by then Mayor Chris Moritz. He decided to retire
under Mayor Bill Bailey. He often commented on the hundreds of people he had
the opportunity to meet over the years, the number of Governors he worked with
on task forces or committees. He was proud of the SPD and how it had grown and
become a more professional police force due to new programs, education, and
training. Mr. Bullard was proud to have served the community as a member of
the SPD.
Following his retirement, he was employed by Farm Bureau Insurance, again,
having the opportunity to meet many new people and helping them as their
insurance agent.
During the Farm Bureau years, he made the decision to run for mayor of the city.
Following a long, hard-fought campaign, he won. He became Mayor. Again, he
had the opportunity to work with other Mayors from all over the state, working with all
the various city departments and seeing the city progress. He was exceptionally
proud to be involved with completion of the new Law Enforcement building
and the founding of the City Museum.
Lastly, he retired after a time at the Seymour Middle School choosing to spend
time reading, traveling, hanging out with the guys, and enjoying retirement.
Mr. Bullard was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the VFW, Moose Lodge,
Masonic Lodge #146, Local, State and National FOP. He was a member of
Seymour Kiwanis Club for 36 years holding several local offices and served the
Indiana District. He worked alongside Elaine as they traveled Indiana and
internationally for various Kiwanis International programs. During his tenure with
the city, he was involved with many different civic organizations.
Mr. Bullard's Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021, at
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 605 South Walnut Street, Seymour, Indiana.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 am till 12:45 with the service at 1:00 pm. Immediately
following the service there will be a procession through Downtown Seymour with
a stop at the Seymour Police Department for a wreath placement.
Memorials may be made to The Children's Fund of Kiwanis International, Riley
Hospital for Children and the Seymour Museum c/o Adams Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 110 E. Howard St., Crothersville, IN 47229.
Cremation services were entrusted to Adams Family Funeral Home and
Crematory in Crothersville, Indiana.
The former Police Chief and Mayor of Seymour, James E. Bullard, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Norton Hospice in Louisville, KY. A celebration of life service will be conducted at a later date.
Cremation services have been entrusted to Adams Family Funeral Home & Crematory in Crothersville, IN.
James E. 'Jim' Bullard, resident of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, May 29,
2021, at Hosparus Health in Louisville, Kentucky
Mr. Bullard was born on Friday, July 17, 1942, in Kinston, North Carolina. His
parents, Joseph L. Bullard and Delores L. (Butts) Bullard preceded him in death as
did brothers, Michael Bullard and William Bullard and sisters-in-law Sandy Bullard
and Bonnie Bullard.
Following many moves by the family across the USA the family settled in
Seymour. His siblings include Thomas (Jeretta) Bullard of Seymour, twins, Nancy
(Bill) Hundley of Ladson, North Carolina, Dennis Bullard of East Windsor,
Connecticut, and Robin (Tim) Toppe of Indianapolis.
Mr. Bullard and Elaine Cummings-Bullard were married for fifty-three years. They have
two sons, John Bullard, Pensacola, Florida, and Baron (Rachel Baker) Bullard of
Seymour. Grandson Noah Bullard of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Anna
Bullard of Seymour and Purdue, Ella Bullard, Pensacola, Florida, and Florida State
University and Lily Bullard, Pensacola, Florida.
Making the decision to become a police officer was easy for him. He applied for
the Indiana State Police Academy and due to a long waiting list for new officers,
Mr. Bullard made the decision to join the ranks of the Seymour Police Department
and never looked back. He immediately decided his favorite duty was patrolling
in the police car, especially the night shift. He always said he liked knowing the city
was tucked in bed for the night with a few exceptions. He began a long journey of
attending college classes during whatever hours he could fit in, ultimately
graduating from IUPUC with a dual major in criminal justice and psychology.
During those years he worked diligently climbing up in the ranks in the
SPD. He thoroughly enjoyed each and every promotion. He was comfortable
doing undercover work as well as investigative during his Lt. Detective years. He
was appointed Chief of Police by then Mayor Chris Moritz. He decided to retire
under Mayor Bill Bailey. He often commented on the hundreds of people he had
the opportunity to meet over the years, the number of Governors he worked with
on task forces or committees. He was proud of the SPD and how it had grown and
become a more professional police force due to new programs, education, and
training. Mr. Bullard was proud to have served the community as a member of
the SPD.
Following his retirement, he was employed by Farm Bureau Insurance, again,
having the opportunity to meet many new people and helping them as their
insurance agent.
During the Farm Bureau years, he made the decision to run for mayor of the city.
Following a long, hard-fought campaign, he won. He became Mayor. Again, he
had the opportunity to work with other Mayors from all over the state, working with all
the various city departments and seeing the city progress. He was exceptionally
proud to be involved with completion of the new Law Enforcement building
and the founding of the City Museum.
Lastly, he retired after a time at the Seymour Middle School choosing to spend
time reading, traveling, hanging out with the guys, and enjoying retirement.
Mr. Bullard was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the VFW, Moose Lodge,
Masonic Lodge #146, Local, State and National FOP. He was a member of
Seymour Kiwanis Club for 36 years holding several local offices and served the
Indiana District. He worked alongside Elaine as they traveled Indiana and
internationally for various Kiwanis International programs. During his tenure with
the city, he was involved with many different civic organizations.
Mr. Bullard's Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021, at
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 605 South Walnut Street, Seymour, Indiana.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 am till 12:45 with the service at 1:00 pm. Immediately
following the service there will be a procession through Downtown Seymour with
a stop at the Seymour Police Department for a wreath placement.
Memorials may be made to The Children's Fund of Kiwanis International, Riley
Hospital for Children and the Seymour Museum c/o Adams Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 110 E. Howard St., Crothersville, IN 47229.
Cremation services were entrusted to Adams Family Funeral Home and
Crematory in Crothersville, Indiana.
Cremation services have been entrusted to Adams Family Funeral Home & Crematory in Crothersville, IN.
James E. 'Jim' Bullard, resident of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, May 29,
2021, at Hosparus Health in Louisville, Kentucky
Mr. Bullard was born on Friday, July 17, 1942, in Kinston, North Carolina. His
parents, Joseph L. Bullard and Delores L. (Butts) Bullard preceded him in death as
did brothers, Michael Bullard and William Bullard and sisters-in-law Sandy Bullard
and Bonnie Bullard.
Following many moves by the family across the USA the family settled in
Seymour. His siblings include Thomas (Jeretta) Bullard of Seymour, twins, Nancy
(Bill) Hundley of Ladson, North Carolina, Dennis Bullard of East Windsor,
Connecticut, and Robin (Tim) Toppe of Indianapolis.
Mr. Bullard and Elaine Cummings-Bullard were married for fifty-three years. They have
two sons, John Bullard, Pensacola, Florida, and Baron (Rachel Baker) Bullard of
Seymour. Grandson Noah Bullard of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Anna
Bullard of Seymour and Purdue, Ella Bullard, Pensacola, Florida, and Florida State
University and Lily Bullard, Pensacola, Florida.
Making the decision to become a police officer was easy for him. He applied for
the Indiana State Police Academy and due to a long waiting list for new officers,
Mr. Bullard made the decision to join the ranks of the Seymour Police Department
and never looked back. He immediately decided his favorite duty was patrolling
in the police car, especially the night shift. He always said he liked knowing the city
was tucked in bed for the night with a few exceptions. He began a long journey of
attending college classes during whatever hours he could fit in, ultimately
graduating from IUPUC with a dual major in criminal justice and psychology.
During those years he worked diligently climbing up in the ranks in the
SPD. He thoroughly enjoyed each and every promotion. He was comfortable
doing undercover work as well as investigative during his Lt. Detective years. He
was appointed Chief of Police by then Mayor Chris Moritz. He decided to retire
under Mayor Bill Bailey. He often commented on the hundreds of people he had
the opportunity to meet over the years, the number of Governors he worked with
on task forces or committees. He was proud of the SPD and how it had grown and
become a more professional police force due to new programs, education, and
training. Mr. Bullard was proud to have served the community as a member of
the SPD.
Following his retirement, he was employed by Farm Bureau Insurance, again,
having the opportunity to meet many new people and helping them as their
insurance agent.
During the Farm Bureau years, he made the decision to run for mayor of the city.
Following a long, hard-fought campaign, he won. He became Mayor. Again, he
had the opportunity to work with other Mayors from all over the state, working with all
the various city departments and seeing the city progress. He was exceptionally
proud to be involved with completion of the new Law Enforcement building
and the founding of the City Museum.
Lastly, he retired after a time at the Seymour Middle School choosing to spend
time reading, traveling, hanging out with the guys, and enjoying retirement.
Mr. Bullard was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the VFW, Moose Lodge,
Masonic Lodge #146, Local, State and National FOP. He was a member of
Seymour Kiwanis Club for 36 years holding several local offices and served the
Indiana District. He worked alongside Elaine as they traveled Indiana and
internationally for various Kiwanis International programs. During his tenure with
the city, he was involved with many different civic organizations.
Mr. Bullard's Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021, at
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 605 South Walnut Street, Seymour, Indiana.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 am till 12:45 with the service at 1:00 pm. Immediately
following the service there will be a procession through Downtown Seymour with
a stop at the Seymour Police Department for a wreath placement.
Memorials may be made to The Children's Fund of Kiwanis International, Riley
Hospital for Children and the Seymour Museum c/o Adams Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 110 E. Howard St., Crothersville, IN 47229.
Cremation services were entrusted to Adams Family Funeral Home and
Crematory in Crothersville, Indiana.
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