Edward Thomas Two Bulls was born November 11, 1961 in Pine Ridge, SD to Edward Two Bulls, Jr. and Cecelia Lovey Two Bulls. Edward made his journey to the Spirit World on January 7, 2025 at his home in Red Shirt Table, SD.
Tom was born and raised in Red Shirt Table. He attended Red Shirt School and graduated from Red Cloud High School. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. ARMY. He was a member of the 82nd AIRBORNE RANGERS DIVISION. He was very proud of his jump wings. Tom was an avid boxer in his younger years. He fought in 7 national bouts. He traveled throughout the U.S. for fights including Biloxi, Mississippi, Cesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Denver, Albuquerque, New Orleans, and Oklahoma City. He was a champion of this 5-state region.
Tom was an eager cowboy. He rode bareback horses in local rodeos. He even rode in “Granddaddy of Em All” at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming, which he was very proud of. He also enjoyed breaking horses with his Dad, sisters, and Brothers. He lived and loved the Badlands and his home on the table. Tom traveled often and knew all the tables, trails, roads, rocks and fossils. He knew the formation of the rocks and Badlands, and all the scientific names of animals who lived there millions of years ago. He grew up and lived his life in the Badlands and was one of the most knowledgeable men on this subject, which he liked to share with interested students.
Tom enjoyed everything the Badlands had to offer. He enjoyed hunting and he shot massive Mule Deer and 18 inch Antelope. He used the meat to feed his extended family and the village elders. He also ran a trap line in younger years to earn extra money and control the coyote population. He enjoyed calling coyotes with his hand call.
Tom is survived by his children, Timothy Two Bulls, Cecelia Two Bulls, Amber Two Bulls, and Joshua Two Bulls; mother, Cecelia Lovey Two Bulls; sisters, Andrea Two Bulls(Rachel), Patricia Two Bulls(Angeleah, & Josie), Darlene Custer(Christina, Cheyenne, & Connor); brothers, Ernest Two Bulls(5 Grandchildren), Tony (Florence) Two Bulls(Alyssa, Jordyn, Pamela, Kylie, Tyler, Chrissa(Trevor), Chris, Mike, Tyler, & Chelsea), and Dale Pine; grandchildren, Kialuteyla Two Bulls, Mahpiya Two Bulls, Ahava Two Bulls, Adam Espinosa III, Hepan Swank, and Aurora Millers; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Tom was preceded in death by his father, Edward Two Bulls, Jr.; special friend, Laura He Crow; daughter, Baby Sara; paternal grandparents, Edward, Sr. & Bessie Two Bulls; maternal grandparents, Henry & Delia Big Boy; niece, Bessie Two Bulls; nephews, Hunter Little, and Alex Custer; aunts & uncles, Matthew & Nellie TwoBulls, Esther Smith, Tina Two Bulls; and brother-in-law, Steve Custer.
Pallbearers will be Terry Two Bulls, Dale Pine, George Dreamer, Randy Hill, Mark Lone Hill, Scott White Sell, Richard Big Boy, and Robert Robertson.
Alternate-Chipper Goings
Honorary pallbearers will be Rachel Two Bulls-Grooms, Bryan Brewer, Sr., Viggo Mortenson, John Fusco, Jim & Brandi Two Bulls, Frances Two Bulls & Family, Jake Yellow Horse, Ben Good Buffalo, Donnie Shockey, Rob & Leah, Mike & Laurie Sexave of Minnesota, Everette & Jen McGriff, Connie Two Bulls & Family, Todd Janis & Family, Louise Big Boy & Family, Marla Jean Big Boy, Jim & Carla Big Boy & Family, Fedelia & Bob Cross & Family, Bill Tuijs, Tom Wilson, Victor Kills Enemy & Family, Rosie Frier, Melvina Winters & Family, Vern Robertson, Doug Stovall, Sharon Two Bulls & Family, Anna Two Bulls & Family, Jim Two Bulls & Family, Beverly Two Bulls & Family, Bonnie Hardinger & Family of Utah, Larry Big Boy, Pipe On Head Family, Two Bulls Families, Chris, Mike, Chrissa, & Trevor Benson, Chelsea Benson, James Pine & Family, and All Friends & Relatives.
Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 12:00 PM, January 25, 2025 at the Red Shirt Table School Gymnasium in Red Shirt Table, SD with evening services starting at 6:00 PM.
Funeral Services: 11:00 AM, January 26, 2025 at the Red Shirt Table School Gymnasium in Red Shirt Table, SD.
Officiating: To Be Announced
Traditional Lakota Services: Duane Two Bulls and Ben Good Buffalo
Burial Services: Two Bulls Family Cemetery, Red Shirt Table, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD