Bud Tullos (Prentis Vestal Tullos) age 81 of Apple Springs, Texas passed away on June 26, 2019.  He was born in Groveton, Texas on July 15, 1937 to parents, Lee and Ollie Davis Tullos who precede him in death along with his wife, Carol Tullos; brother Leeland "Pete" Tullos; sisters: Clara Ratliff, Ernestine Shanhan, Edwina Evans and Maxine Wilson.

He is survived by his sister, Lana Jean Mericlel of Pennington, TX; brothers: L.C. Tullos of Splendora, TX and Steve Tullos of Huffman, TX; sons and daughters-in-law: Prentice Tullos and wife, Bonnie Tullos of Splendora, TX; son, John Tullos of Woodville, TX; son, Jason Tullos and wife, Shelley Tullos of Livingston, TX; son, Del Tullos and wife, Delia Tullos of Lumberton, TX; daughters and sons-in-law: Theresa McKelroy and husband, Michael McKelroy of Livingston, TX; daughter, Celesta Wyke and husband, Loran Wyke of San Antonio, TX; ten grandchildren: Ciara Harding, Sean Tullos, Bradley Tullos, Amber Sokolowski, Stephen McElroy, Victoria McKelroy, Addison Tullos, Avery Tullos, Christopher Messer and Cordelia Messer; 2 great-grandchildren: Ember and Savanna; and a host of nieces, nephews and other beloved relatives and friends.

Bud was a simple man and often stated that he was born a hundred years too late.  He had no need for frivolous luxeries of the modern world and could have survived and thrived a hundred years ago.  What he lacked in monetary riches he more than made up for with the love he offered in exchange.  He was always concerned for his children and his siblings.  He had an unlimited love for gardening and never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty.  He had a passion for reading and planting flowers.  Those who took the time to get to know him could not help but love him for he possessed a heart of gold.  He was a quiet man, but if he offered advice it was always extraordinary advice.  His inspiring presence will deeply be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Groveton Funeral Home and graveside services begin at 2:00 p.m. in Johnson-Tullos Cemetery in Apple Springs, TX.
Pallbearers: Donnie Harding, Stephen McElroy, Stefan Sokolowski, Bradly Tullos
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