Robert Frederick Bull

October 19, 1958 - October 6, 2017

Robert Frederick Bull, 58, of Farmers Branch, TX, died in the early morning hours of Friday, October 6, 2017, at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on October 19, 1958, in Alton, Illinois, and was the son of the late Robert Francis Bull and Judith Ann (Green) Bull.

Bob (Bobby) was a 1976 graduate of W. T. White High School. Bob was a Texas Master Certified Nurseryman and worked for 27 years in the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Farmers Branch as a Chemical Specialist II. During his career, he was honored with many awards for outstanding service. He loved participating in Halloween in the Park and playing Santa in the annual Tour of Lights.

Bob had a lifelong love of baseball and spent much of his life either playing or coaching boys of all ages, from tee-ball through high school. Bob was known as "Coach Bull" for over 12 years. He was blessed to share this love with his son, Tommy, in which they won several championships. Bob was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Texas Ranger fan. He loved all sports, but was a die-hard Texas Longhorn fan.

Bob has been very active in Texas Freemasonry since 2007. He was a Master Mason and Past Master of James A. Smith Masonic Lodge #395; a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason at the Valley of Dallas, a member of the Knights of St. Andrew and was presented with the Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in 2015; a member of the York Rite and Hella Shrine in Dallas. In his youth, Bob was a member of the DeMolay at James A. Smith Masonic Lodge.

Bob loved to volunteer his time to many charities and events, especially if it involved children. His favorite opportunity was to play Santa Claus for the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

Bob was a 50 year member of Chapel Hill UMC. He had a deep love of music and was a talented musician. He was a proud Eagle Scout from Farmers Branch, Troop #713, and he was a card carrying member of the NRA.

Robert Bull is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Judith (Dixon) Bull; his son, Thomas C. Bull (Wendee) of Harrington, DE; his mother, Judith Ann (Green) Bull of Lakewood, CO; his three sisters: Julie Bull of Newnan, GA, Ann (Bull) Guerin (Fred) of Lone Tree, CO, and Diana (Bull) Dunham (Barry) of Norman, OK; his step-mother, Kristina Parchman Bull of Carrollton, TX; his mother-in-law, Jean Dixon Gorham (Robert) of Arlington, TX; his brother-in-law, Matthew W. Dixon (Sandy) of Plano, TX. Bob is, also, survived by three beloved aunts, two uncles, eleven nieces and nephews, and eight cousins. Besides his father, Bob is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Thomas E. Dixon.

Bob will be especially remembered for serving his community, loving his family and his faith in God.

There will be a celebration of Bob's life on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at 10:00a.m. The service will be held at Chapel Hill UMC, 12411 Templeton Trail, Farmers Branch, TX.

Personal expressions of remembrance may be made to:

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

2222 Welborn

Dallas, TX 75219

(214) 559-5000

scottishritehospital.org