Ronald Wayne Bullock
January 6, 1953 ~ July 1, 2024
Ronald W. Bullock, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2024, surrounded by loved ones following a short but courageous battle with cancer and its complications.
Ron was born on January 6, 1953, in Smithville, Missouri to Robert and Betty (Norris) Bullock. After graduating from the University of Missouri in Kansas City, he eventually became the Operations Manager at the School of Accountancy at Kennesaw State University where he was still working at the time of his death. Ron enjoyed working with his students and faculty very much.
Known for his “bad Dad jokes,” Ron loved to put smiles on others’ faces. He was a genuine, loving man and a true servant leader who loved nothing more than helping others. Ron believed that making someone smile made the cheesy jokes worth it. He cherished antique shopping and going on road trips with his wife of 52 years, Karen. Spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, was most important to him. Ron appreciated watching their baseball and soccer games, band performances, and any opportunity to see them doing what they love. A member of the Woodstock First Baptist Church, he also enjoyed being an assistant Sunday School teacher.
Ron is survived by his wife, Karen, his children, Megan (Josh) and Matthew, his grandchildren, Lucas, Bronson, Olivia and Flynn, his brother Rick (Denise), and his sister Connie, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Betty.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Woodstock First Baptist Church, Building A. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10 a.m., with a service to follow at 11 a.m. Internment at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park will follow a few days later with a private family service.
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Ron Bullock was so much more than the Operations Manager for the School of Accountancy. He also was a Servant Leader in the School of Accountancy. He continuously demonstrated characteristics such as empathy, listening, and commitment to the personal and professional growth of others. He had the best positive attitude in a person that I have ever met and always put a smile on my face when I sat in his office, and we talked about all things in our lives. For the years that I have known Ron, he would provide assistance and help me professionally as a part-time faculty member just as much as if I were a tenured professor. For example, he helped create adjunct offices for us on the first floor of the Burruss Building. I could always count on Ron if I called him to be there at a moments notice to let me in a classroom at 7:45 AM after I forgot my KSU ID
I also have grown to know Ron as a very committed follower of Christ. We would spend time in his office, hallways, and on the phone or texting about our faith journey. We would pray for each other as well. He texted me just a few weeks before his passing that he would “kick his way outta this mess and come back better than EVER!!!!!!” For Ron’s wife Karen and the rest of his family, I know that Ron is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in heaven. We will see Ron again but this time in a perfect spiritual body with no pain and no suffering living in joy and peace. Heaven is not just a distant concept; it is our ultimate destination as believers. It is a place where we will be reunited with loved ones who have gone before us, where every tear will be wiped away, and where joy will abound in the presence of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Ron’s Brother in Christ,
Fred Masci
Part-time Faculty Member School of Accountancy and Career Coach in Accounting
fmasci@kennesaw.edu
With loving memories of Ron Bullock, an amazing father, husband and friend. You will be truly missed, always remembered, and forever celebrated.
Remembering Ron, and wishing you peace. Love, Janice and Jim, and Mac
I worked with Ron at KSU and can say he was always a pleasure to be around and I will miss talking to him.
Thank you for your service to KSUs Employee Giving Committee! You will be missed!
Friends from Jcp are praying and think about Keren and her family today
Natalia Castellanos
Remembering your Dad with gratitude and love. Praying for your family to know Gods peace and comfort. Jimmy and Melanie Gunderman
What a surprise to see you such a seemingly healthy, friendly man leave us to go be with the Lord so soon in life. Out of the 12 years I knew and work with Ron, I never saw him angry with all the stress I know he had in the facilities department at KSU. I always saw him at church when I went knowing the Lord is probably one he had such a good demeanor. It will be missed here on Earth. God gained a good soul. Clint Davies
On behalf of JCPenney Town Center at Cobb, our sincere condolences to our co-worker and friend, Karen and to her family. Stories shared by Karen of Ron have always made us smile! Our hearts ache for her loss. We are truly thankful for the beautiful family legacy Ron has left behind. Karen and family, be blessed by your memories and the circle of love that surrounds you.
I did not know Ron long, but he was an absolute light to all that had the opportunity to get to know him. He will be missed by all. I will especially miss the opportunity to just check in and chat with him. He was a blessing to know!
To Ron’s loved ones-
Your husband, dad, and grandfather truly leaves a legacy of love. I worked with Ron at Coles specifically volunteering together for the Coles Staff Forum. He worked so hard to get some momentum around that initiative because it was an outlet for staff to connect and support each other…which is so Ron. I left Coles last year so I only learned of Ron’s passing yesterday when meeting a colleague for lunch. I am heartbroken to know the world is without such a good man. He always spoke of his family with so much love and pride. I can only imagine how much you miss him and I’m praying for your grief journey.
-Jasmine Jackson, KSU
Dear Bullock Family, I am deeply saddened to learn of Ron’s passing. I was blessed to have interacted with Ron frequently at KSU from 2006 until 2017. I can’t call it worked with, because Ron was so much fun to talk to that it never felt like work. He was one of the most sincere and genuinely kind people on our campus, and I was honored to call him friend. I can’t imagine KSU without him. When we no longer moved in the same circles (as sometimes happens to long marchers) I found myself looking forward to running into Ron at campus events, where he always had a smile and a hug at the ready. Those intersections were a high point in my year every year. If Ron learned I had gone through a leadership change he would take a moment to send me a note of encouragement and I will always be grateful for his lesson of nurturing relationships. He invested so much of himself in KSU and its people that I know his legacy will live on here in the garden of friends that he planted. He loved his family so very much, and I hope that your wonderful memories of Ron will bring you comfort during this difficult time. I’m keeping all of you close in my heart.