Michael Eugene Bulloch

Michael (Mike) Bulloch of Horseshoe Bay, Texas went home to the arms of our Lord on November 10, 2024. He was born October 10, 1949 in Dallas, Texas to George and Carmelita Bulloch. Growing up in the South Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Mike spent his childhood riding bicycles with his brother Jerry and friends around the Trinity River and playing at the Dallas Zoo where his father was a curator. He graduated from Dallas Kimball High School where he played football. Although a lifelong University of Texas fan, Mike earned a B.S. from North Texas State University (now University of North Texas ). Mike began his career as an athletic trainer for Denison High School and LaPorte High School. “Doc” Bulloch as he was referred, was the first person in the training room in the early hours each day and the last person to go home. During this time Mike became father to son Taylor and daughter Christi. After several years of 12 to 14 hour days working with young athletes, Mike was presented the opportunity to use his science background in a career that enabled him to provide financially as well as spend more time with his family. That work was in the massive oil fields of the Permian Basin where he became a technical chemist for Baker-Hughes. In the fall of 1987, Mike’s then sister-in-law April Bulloch introduced him to Cindy Young Parker, a fellow teacher at her school in Lewisville. Both divorced, April thought Mike and Cindy could be a perfect match. After all Cindy played in the band and Mike played the radio…….and Mike’s children were now living with their mom in San Angelo, Cindy’s hometown. After a crazy first date, Mike traveled back and forth from Midland to DFW to see Cindy for nearly 2 years until their marriage in a cheesy Lake Tahoe wedding chapel on July 6, 1988. Cindy’s brother David was both best man and maid of honor. After they married Cindy became a junior high band director in Odessa where they built a house and resided until Mike’s retirement in 2015. Excited to have the opportunity to live closer to Taylor, Christi, grandchildren, and Cindy’s siblings, the Bullochs moved to the hill country. Mike had ALWAYS wanted to live in the Texas hill country where trees, cedar fever, lakes, hills, deer, football, burnt orange, and family were all in abundance. He cherished weekly trips to Lakeway to watch grandgirls flourish in their various sports activities. Mike had many loves. Throughout their 36 years of marriage he and Cindy loved their travels to Colorado, Hawaii, Mexico, the Bahamas, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Mike loved golfing favorite courses in Dallas and Austin. He loved fly fishing the San Juan River and the many beautiful trout streams of Colorado. He also loved yard work and spent countless hours creating a home landscape similar to his favorite golf courses (even if the “grass” was artificial turf). A huge football fan, Mike loved the University of Texas Longhorns. He looked forward to cheering the Longhorns at all home games, the annual Red River Rivalry game at the State Fair (a family tradition), and the playoffs. Mike and the Bulloch posse even traveled to Pasadena, California to attend the 2010 national championship game at the Rose Bowl. Most of all though, Mike loved his family. He was very proud of son Taylor and partner Mandi of Austin who recently became parents to daughter Bryn. Beloved daughter Christi, daughters Harper and Haddie, and partner Steve Herron along with daughters Kinley and Kyla live near Lake Travis. Mike is also survived by his dear brother Jerry and wife Donna of Lewisville, mother-in-law Gloria Young, brother-in-law David Young and wife Mitzi, sister-in-law Susie duBois and husband Chris, many nieces and nephews, and Spencer the rescue pup. Cindy would like to thank amazing caregivers Linda and Shirley, and the Altus hospice group, especially nurse Melissa, attendant Sarah, social worker Jordan, and chaplain Seth for their kindness, care, and support throughout Mike’s long illness. A celebration of life will be held at Quail Point Lodge in Horseshoe Bay at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024 with fellowship following. All friends and family are welcome to attend. Please feel free to wear your burnt orange in honor of Mike and his love of the Longhorns. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made in his honor to the Alzheimers Association, Breakthrough T1D, Samaritan’s Purse, or the charity of your choice.

Michael Eugene Bulloch

October 10, 1949 - November 10, 2024