George 'Rusty' Bullock, 62, Devoted Orthodontist

Dr. George A. “Rusty” Bullock, DMD of Jamison, died peacefully on Friday April 25, 2014 at Abington Hospice at Warminster, with his beloved family at his side. He was 62.

Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the devoted husband for 36 years to Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Miller Bullock. He was the loving son of George C. Bullock of Doylestown and the late Ruth Richardson Bullock.

Rusty graduated from Juniata College in 1974 and received a BS in Biology. He continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1978. He then served in the military as a Navy Dentist at Quantico Marine Base in Quantico, VA from 1978-80. He received his Certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Connecticut in 1982.

Rusty’s true passion was the practice of Orthodontics and his commitment to organized dentistry. He served the Doylestown community as an Orthodontist for 28 years creating many beautiful smiles. He achieved numerous accolades in the field of dentistry. He was past President of the PA Association of Orthodontics, the past President of the Greater Society of Orthodontics, the past President of Montgomery Bucks Dental Society and a Delegate to the PA Dental Association. He was a member of the College of the American Board of Orthodontics, a member of the International College of Dentists and a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an Honorary Dental Society.

Rusty was also an active member of the Warrington Rotary Club where he acted as President of the Rotary Club Foundation. He enjoyed a variety of different hobbies. He enjoyed playing and watching sports, including surfing, tennis, skiing, and golf. He was also a big supporter of the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Union. His interests also included traveling and photography, especially sports photography.

In addition to his beloved wife and father he is survived by his two sons: David J. Bullock and Joelle and Peter J. Bullock. He was the brother of Patricia A. Reed and her husband William, Dr. Bruce D. Bullock and his wife Elizabeth and Brian A. Bullock and his wife Renata. He is also survived by his dear grandson James P. Bullock and several nieces and nephews.

Dr. Bullock’s family will receive condolences on May 1 from 9:30am until his Memorial Service at noon at Neshaminy Warwick Presbyterian Church 1401 Meetinghouse Road, Warminster. His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions in his memory to Abington Hospice at Warminster 225 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974 or MOM-n-PA (Mission of Mercy-Dentistry) c/o 420 E Orange Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257.