Eugene Gullett John

John Eugene Gullett, Sr., age 84 of Buckeye, AZ  died June 28, 2018 in Buckeye, AZ.  He was born October 27, 1933 in Adams Township, OH to Fredrick and Mary Gullett.  John served in the US Coast Guard from 1954 to 1962 achieving the rank of SNBM and receiving the National Defense Service Medal.   By trade he was a journeyman mason, carpenter, and cabinet maker.  He became the Vice President in charge of new construction with Valley National Bank.  He also worked as the superintendent for Desert Crest Builders, Inc.

John is survived by his wife, Joan Ellyn Gullett; daughters, Cynthia Kay Gullett, Mary Catherine Tanaka; sons, Fredrick Leslie Gullett, III; John Eugene Gullett, Jr.; sister, Nila Jean Starkey; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick Leslie and Mary Ellen Gullett, brothers, Richard Gullett, Fredrick Leslie Gullett, II; and sister, Mary Lou Bretz.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392. A reception will follow at 21837 W. Winston Lane, Buckeye, AZ  85326. The family suggests that donations be made to Phoenix Children’s Hospital.