Ricky Leon Bulla

Ricky Leon Bulla, 65, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Randolph County, NC on August 29, 1958 to Leon Farlow Bulla and Barbara Bulla Wood.

Ricky was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He worked for Asheboro Elastics as well as Holiday Tours with his brother Tim Wood. He enjoyed fishing, riding dirt bikes (as a child), mowing the grass, and collecting watches.  

Ricky is survived by his wife, Melinda L. Bulla of Randleman; daughter, April Simon (Donald) of Randleman; grandchildren, Kaila Bulla, Andrew Bulla, Alyssa Bulla, Zachary Bulla, Jacob Bulla, Austin Bulla, Devin Smithwick, Justin Knox, Justina Knox, Jaylen Knox; great-grandchildren, Isaiah Clapp and several others; brothers, Spencer Bulla of Sophia, Tim Wood of Randleman; sisters, Ellen Bulla of Sophia, Gisela Cribb of Denton; numerous nieces and nephews; special son, Minquel Miller. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, James Wood and David Wood; and his sons, Kevin Bulla and Christopher Knox.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to his neighbors and special friends, April Meyers and Dawn Smith.

Memorials in Ricky's honor can be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Street, Asheboro, NC 27203 or donor's choice.

There are no services planned at this time.

Pugh Funeral Home is serving the family.