Mr. Doug Bullington, 29, of McMinnville died Saturday, Jan. 5, from injuries sustained in a dirt bike accident.

He was born June 4, 1989 in Knoxville, worked in the maintenance department as an employee of Nissan in Smyrna, and was a member Central Church of Christ. Mr. Bullington was preceded in death by his grandmother Patricia Bullington.

Survivors include his wife Emily Rose Bullington, children Ezekiel Ray Bullington, Westin James Bullington, Hiram Douglas Bullington, and Molly Rose Bullington, parents William Douglas Bullington Sr. and Lisa Cowan Willings, brothers Robert Ray Bullington, Harley Bullington, and Zachary Bullington, grandfather Douglas Ray Bullington, father-in-law and mother-in-law Willie and Donna Newby, sisters-in-law Olivia Newby and Ashley Newby, and nephew Colton Newby. Many other friends and family members also survive.

Doug was a devoted father and husband, and was adored by his wife and children. He had a love for God and talking to others about the gospel. It was his favorite responsibility to teach his children God’s word, and he did so daily. His beautiful smile lit up a room, and he always had one on his face. His family was his pride and joy. He told his wife and kids how much he loved them every day. To know him was to love him. He was a wonderful example of what a man is to be. His wife and children loved him dearly, and he will be missed more than words can express.

Funeral service was Tuesday at Central Church of Christ with Bro. Wayne Lankford officiating. Interment followed at Old Philadelphia Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Tennessee State Adoption Assistance Program, or to the Bullington Family Fund at Homeland Community Bank c/o Willie Newby. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 9, 2018