Jerry Franklin Bulford, Jr.

Jerry Franklin Bulford, Jr. 40, of Beckley and formerly of Brushfork, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017.   Born on December 16, 1976 in Kingwood, he is a son of Jerry Franklin and Terri Lynn Bulford of Brushfork. He was a veteran of the US Marines, where he was a certified aircraft mechanic for the AirWings. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and loved motorcycles. He was a talented tattoo artist.   Survivors in addition to his parents include his:   Wife:     Jessica Edwards Bulford of Beckley   Son:       Jerry Franklin Bulford, III of Brushfork   Daughter:            Joana Patricia Bulford of Palmdale, CA   Sisters: Martha Jean “Jeanne” Webb and husband Aaron of Bristow, VA                 Sara Lynn Harper and Larry, Jr. of Princeton   Nephews:           George Alexander Webb and Liam Douglas Harper   Niece:   Katie Lynn Harper   Paternal grandparents: John Franklin and Martha Belle Bulford of Rowlesburg, WV   Maternal grandparents:                Dallas Wolfe, Jr. and Jean Wolfe of Rowlesburg, WV   A host of aunts, uncles and cousins whom he loved and cherished   Memorial services will be conducted on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 2:00PM at the Bluewell United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Rector officiating. Friends may call at the church, prior to services, from 1:00-2:00 on Monday.   Additional memorial services will be conducted on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Rowlesburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Harold George officiating. Friends may call at the church, prior to services, from 1:00-2:00 on Friday.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children; 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.   Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com   Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Bulford family.