Bill bullard obituary: Companions and previous associates are grieving the demise of Bill Bullard Jr., a long-lasting Oakland County Republican pioneer portrayed as a “legend” in neighborhood and state legislative issues.

Bullard, 77, passed on Friday evening of malignancy and inconveniences of COVID-19, said companion and previous state Sen. Mike Kowall. His demise was first announced by Crain’s.

Bullard’s vocation out in the open assistance spread over approximately forty years, starting in 1978 with his function as Highland Township trustee. He proceeded to turn into the municipality’s chief. From 1983 until 2002, he spoke to western Oakland County in the Legislature, first in the state House and afterward the Senate.

Following his time in the Senate, Bullard, a lawyer, was chosen for the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and filled in as seat. In 2011, he got down to business as province agent and register of deeds, succeeding Ruth Johnson. He lost re-appointment for the seat in 2012.