Ross "Bunk" Matthew McCullough, 41, of Frontenac, passed from this life on December 20, 2023.
Bunk was born July 8, 1982 to Craig and Kathy (Cramer) McCullough. Bunk attended Frontenac High School, graduating in 2001. Bunk had a passion and love for his family, friends, and sports. He loved being a Frontenac Raider. While in high school he competed in baseball and basketball, going all the way to state his senior year in basketball. After high school he attended and pitched for Labette County Community College and Pittsburg State University baseball teams. Something he was very proud to be a part of. He graduated from Pitt State in 2006.
After college, Bunk enjoyed a successful sales career. First, with Columbian TecTank in Kansas City. Followed by over 10 years of sales success with Arthrex, selling medical devices to, and educating orthopedic surgeons on their use, throughout Springfield, Joplin, and southeast Kansas. Then, with Styker Trauma in Little Rock, Arkansas. Later in life Bunk was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It was a daily battle he fought with, but always tried to maintain his positive spirit and love for his family and friends.
Bunk is survived by his parents, Craig and Kathy McCullough of Mulberry; his brother, Brody McCullough (Ali) of Paola, KS; and a nephew, Marshall Ray McCullough.
A private service will be held at a later date. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to all of Bunk's family and friends who have been so supportive and loving during this difficult time. It truly has shown them the love everyone had for Bunk and the great memories of him everyone has to hold onto. The family suggests memorials to be made to the Frontenac Education Foundation for a scholarship in Bunk's name. Donations may be left at or mailed to Brenner Mortuary, 114 E 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg.
