Who Was Alex Bullard?

Alex Paulsen Bullard was a 27-year-old Illinois agricultural professional whose life was cut short in an automobile accident on June 10, 2021. Bullard, a resident of Odell, Illinois, died in Cornell, according to his published obituary. His death left behind his wife, Kellie, their two young children, and a large extended family.

Born October 10, 1993, in Streator, Illinois, Bullard was the son of Paul and Sharlene Bullard. He married Kellie Pilalis in June 2018. At the time of his death, the couple had a two-year-old daughter and a seven-week-old son.

What Happened in the Accident?

Bullard died following an auto accident near Cornell, Illinois, on June 10, 2021. The obituary records confirm the crash as the cause of his death. Publicly available sources reviewed for this account do not establish the full circumstances of the collision, including the vehicles involved, road conditions or whether authorities filed charges.

That distinction matters when reporting an accident years after it occurred. Details that have not been confirmed by police, court records or contemporaneous reporting should not be presented as established facts.

Career and Education

Bullard graduated from Illinois State University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. After college, he worked as farm manager and lead herdsman for Bullard Cattle Company, where his responsibilities covered many aspects of the family agricultural operation.

Agriculture was a major part of Bullard’s professional life. He was involved with the Simmental and Charolais cattle breeds and had also participated in 4-H and FFA. His obituary describes him as a passionate worker who approached his responsibilities with dedication.

Legacy

Bullard was also remembered for his athletic background. He competed in sports throughout his school years and played collegiate baseball. Outside work and athletics, he enjoyed activities involving cars and motors. His family remained the central part of his life, according to the published tributes.

Funeral services were held June 15, 2021, at Christ Community Church in Gridley, Illinois, with burial at Cornell Cemetery. Visitation took place the previous evening at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso.

More than five years after the accident, Alex Bullard is remembered through his family, his work in agriculture and the communities in which he lived and participated.