William E. Fuller

William E. Fuller East Leroy William E. Fuller, 62, of East Leroy, died August 27, 2008 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. He was born February 19, 1946, the son of Mortimer R. and Martha R. (Shook) Fuller in Vicksburg. Bill graduated from Athens High School in 1964 and attended Kellogg Community College for two years. Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1970 through 1972 and then worked for Grand Trunk Railroad as a pipefitter until he retired in 1999. Bill married Peggy Lou Hind on May 5, 1972. Peggy survives. Also surviving are their daughters, Heather L. (Bobby) Ramos of Wolfforth, Texas, Heidi L. (Sunny) Wood of Belton, Texas, Holly L. (Jarret) Smith of Olivet and Hayley L. Fuller of Kingman, Arizona; grandchildren, Rachel, Marina and Isabel Ramos and Keagen and Jaden Smith; brothers, Gary (Rosemary) Fuller, David (Shirley) Fuller and Dennis (Roma) Fuller, all of East Leroy, Norman (Linda) Fuller of Angola, Indiana; and sister, Sandra (Danny) Yeck of Ceresco. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bill was a member of the Fulton Christian Church and volunteered his time as a 4-H poultry leader for 16 years and for 14 years he was the 7th grade volleyball coach at Athens Middle School. Bill also enjoyed working with Little League softball. He loved to garden, mow his lawn and woodworking. Bill was an avid New York Yankee and University of Michigan fan. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4:00 p.m. and 6 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 1, 2008 at Shaw Funeral Home. Interment with military honors 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Celebration of life services will take place 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Fulton Christian Church with Pastor Jim Roberts officiating. Memorial donations may go to Fulton Christian Church or Haven of Rest. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com