Eric M. Bullock, 34, Lima, died April 27, 2009, at 12:15 a.m. at his residence. Cause of death was apparent suicide, according to the Shawnee Township Police Department.

He was born Nov. 26, 1974, in Coldwater to Robert T. and Patricia A. Jacobs Bullock Jr., Lima.

Surviving are his parents, and former spouse, Teri Gillis, Lima; four children, Samantha and Danielle, Andrew and Bailey, all at home; two sisters, Kellie (Robert) Black, Findlay and Christina (Tom) Phillips, Lima; three brothers, Kevin (Judy) Bullock, Celina; R. Scott (Shelly) Bullock, Coldwater and Mike Bullock, Celina.

Deceased is a maternal grandfather, Arthur Jacobs and paternal grandparents, Robert and Geraldine Bullock Sr.

He was a graduate of Shawnee High School and attended Apollo Vocational School, specializing in the electrical trade. He was working for IBEW Local 32 where he had completed its five year apprenticeship. He was a member of the Celina Moose Lodge.

Services are Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Shawnee Chapel Chiles-Laman Funeral Home. Father David Ross will officiate. Place of burial is undecided.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Shawnee Chapel.