C. L. Bullard was born on November 27, 1940, in Prague, Oklahoma, and departed this life on Thursday, November 22, 2012, in Prague Oklahoma, at the age of 71.

C. L., the son of W. A. "Bill" and Blanche Case Bullard was a resident of Prague.

He married Ann Martin on September 19, 1958 in Seminole, Oklahoma.

C. L. is preceded in death by his parents, his son, Darrell Bullard, his brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Linda Bullard, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Maxine Martin and his sister-in-law, Janet DuPuy.

C. L. and Ann spent 54 special years together, even growing closer after the loss of their beloved son, Darrell.

He was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He devoted his life to helping the children in the Prague and surrounding communities through coaching, refereeing, running time clocks and just being involved in sporting activities. He will be loved and remembered for many things but above all for his love and dedication to his family.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ann Bullard of the home, daughters and sons-in-laws Vicki Mosley and Terry of Prague and Kim Behrnes and Steve of Prague, grandchildren, Tara and Heath McGaha of Prague, Adam and Nicole Behrnes of Moore, Kelsey Behrnes of Oklahoma City and Ryan and Brittany Behrnes of Edmond, great grandchildren, Daniel, Rylan, Aiden, Ashton and Olievea, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Reverend Tommy and Ethel Toliver of Sapulpa, brother-in-law, Luke DuPuy of Jacksonville, Florida and numerous family and friends.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Prague, 1500 Bluebell Road, Prague, Oklahoma 74864.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Prague with Rev. Tommy Toliver and Brother Tim Emmons officiating.

Interment will follow at Prague Cemetery in Prague.