Robert Ray Bullington, who resided in Charleston, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in his home. He was born June 8, 1937, in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late Milus William Bullington and Maurene Florence (McBee) Bullington. He was 83 years old.  Bob was preceeded in death by his parents, a son, Steven Bullington; a granddaughter, Chrissy Bullington; and a brother, John Carl Bullington.

Bob was a retired tool & die maker at Whirlpool in Fort Smith, a 4th degree Black Belt in Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do, a Harley Davidson motorcycle rider, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and member of First Baptist Church in Charleston.  Bob was a prolific joke-teller (sometimes a lil' off color).  A great story-teller of his many, many escapades.  And he could still, in his 80's, light up the dance floor.  He loved old-time rock and roll, blues and jazz.  His contagious laugh filled up the room.  Bob loved his travels to Africa, to see and photograph wild animals; his trips to the National Parks to see and photograph the sights and his excursions around the United States and World for his Okinawan Goju-Ryu, Karate-do training and testing; where he did more sit-ups and push-ups in his 70's than the others could do in their 20's, 30's, 40's, etc.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15th, at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston, with Rev. Bill Bullington officiating. Burial will follow at Nixon Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie of the home; two daughters, Shari Stitt and husband Jon Stitt of Canton, Ohio and Lila Phillips and husband Al Stouffer of Watford City, North Dakota; two sons, Dr. Roger Bullington and wife, Kayla of Fort Smith and Greg Bullington and wife Suk of Fort Smith; one step-son, James Kenney and wife, Elaine of New York; three brothers, Bill Bullington and wife Evelyn of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Ed Bullington and wife Karen of Little Rock, Arkansas and Danny Bullington and wife Jane of Knoxville, Tennessee; a sister-in-law, Lenora Bullington of Fort Smith; eight grandchildren, Stacy, Christopher, Cortney, Derek, Joseph, William, Steven, and Tiffany; and seven great-grandchildren, Mason, Maddox, Riley, Marshall, Aleena, Aiden and Carly.

Pallbearers are Dr. Roger Bullington, Ed Bullington, Danny Bullington, Bryan Bullington, Jonathan Bullington, and James Kenney.

Family visitation will be held Friday, August 14 ^th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Due to the COVID-19 directive, please wear a mask unless you can practice social distancing.  We ask for your patience and appreciate your cooperation at this time.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com .