Thomas Franklin Bullock

Thomas Franklin Bullock, age 74 of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on May 18, 2026 at the LaFollette Medical Center. Thomas was born November 1, 1951 in Lake City, Tennessee to the late George Bullock and Frankie McCartt Bullock. Thomas was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. He loved to go to church, play guitar, his cat, Theo, spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids, and going out to eat. In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his wife Valarie Bullock, and his brothers James and Steve Bullock.

Survivors:

Daughters   Emily Jobe and Tony of Briceville

                   Julie Bullock and Monya McMillan of Clinton

Brothers Gary Bullock and Evelyn of Georgia

               Marty Bullock of LaFollette

               Freddy Bullock and Barbara of Clinton

               Johnny Bullock of Knoxville

Sisters     Georgia Slover and Stan of Lake City

                 Patty Smith of Sharp Chapel

                Glenna Tibbs and Larry of Caryville

                 Beverly Joyce and David of Clinton

                  Jody Bullock and Stephanie Turner of Knoxville

Grandchildren: Nathan Jobe, Dalton Jobe, Natalie VanBrackle and Jarod Ernest

Great Grandchildren: Korbin Ernest, Madilynn Ernest, and Kholson Ernest

And a host of other family members and friends.

Visitation: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 24, 2026 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Ault and Rev. Kenny Sharp officiating.

A Graveside Service will be held following the funeral service at the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Briceville on Sunday, May 24, 2026.