Kenneth Reid Bullard, 81, of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at his home. The family will receive friends at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 12 until 1:30 pm. A graveside service will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis. Mr. Bullard was born on February 15, 1932 in Mecklenburg County, to the late Elget Bullard and Stella Ann Morehead Bullard In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, and four sisters. Kenneth worked at AT&T for over 30 years, he enjoyed working in his garden and being outside. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bettie Ellis Bullard of the home; daughters, Karan Bullard Banks and her husband Reagan of Concord, and Lisa Bullard-Gilchrist and her husband James W., Jr. of Raleigh; grandson, Ellis Reid Gilchrist; as well as many nieces and nephews. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Bullard family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com.