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Joshua McKee Bullock, courageous and strong, he lived a full life in two months, bringing daily joy to his parents

Joshua Mckee Bullock (Courtesy of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts)
Joshua Mckee Bullock (Courtesy of H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts)

Joshua McKee Bullock, born on November 5, 2015, passed away on January 13th, 2016, ending his battle with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

Joshua is survived by his parents Nathan and Bayley Bullock, his grandparents Roddy and Carol Bullock and Bob and Joan Nosal; aunts and uncles; Nathan and Lisa Nosal, Amber Nosal, Jarrod and Calli Rapalje, Drew and Quinn Kelley, Natalie Bullock, Alex and Lydia Phillips and Meredith Bullock; and cousins; Loralei, Violet, and Beau Rapalje, Lexi, Carli and Anthony Nosal, Scarlett Kelley and Wyatt Bullock, together with numerous great-grandparents, great aunts and uncles; all of whom loved Joshua and were greatly impacted by his life.

Joshua lived up to his name, living a strong and courageous life. In his short but full life, he brought daily joy to his parents and managed to see five different states, the ocean, the beach, the park and developed an infectious smile that brightened every room along the way.

A celebration of Joshua’s life and legacy will be conducted by Trinity Church, 401 35th Street, Virginia Beach, VA (First Baptist Virginia Beach Sanctuary), Saturday January 16th at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to curesma.org in honor of Joshua to continue his battle.

Online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com.

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