of Harrison, AR

July 26, 1938 - March 9, 2020

On Monday, March 9, 2020, James O. Bullington, known to many as "J. O.", loving husband, father, and grandfather, went to his forever home at the age of 81. J.O. was born on July 26, 1938, in Cave City, Arkansas, to Coy and Florence (Rawlings) Bullington, who preceded him in death.

On June 12, 1960, J. O. married the love of his life, Marion E. Burge. He had a passion for his family and fishing. He was a charter member and Deacon at Red Oak Baptist Church in Harrison, Arkansas and spent his life serving others. He retired from White Rodgers after 32 years.

J. O. is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marion E. (Burge) Bullington; his daughter, Michelle Fallis and her husband Kevin of Alhambra, Illinois; his son, Mike Bullington and his wife Lanna, of Harrison, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Shannon Stripling and her husband Alex of Troy, Illinois, Austin Bullington and his wife Stephanie of Atkins, Arkansas, Aaron Bullington and his fiancé Hilary Mayes of Harrison, and Elizabeth Bullington and her fiancé Brant Haight of Harrison; and his great-granddaughter, River Stripling, of Troy Illinois.

He is also survived by four siblings, Coy Wayne Bullington of Gray, Georgia, Charles Bullington of Charlotte, Arkansas, Louise Hadley of Memphis, Tennessee, and Jerry Bullington of Charlotte, Arkansas; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who love him dearly.


Visitation was at Roller-Christianson Funeral Home Friday, March 13, 2020, from 6-8 pm.

The funeral service was on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 10:00 am, at Red Oak Baptist Church, with Bro. Gary Crawford officiating.

Burial was at Maple Leaf Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Austin Bullington, Aaron Bullington, Brant Haight, Alex Stripling, Steven Hadley, and Guy Gilbert.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Red Oak Baptist Church, "Parking Lot Fund", 1625 Highway 65 North, Harrison, AR 72601.

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