Graham Dudley Strafford Fulton

1939 - 2024

Native Memphian, Graham Fulton, a larger-than-life character known variously as Graham-O, Grahambini, The Big Guy, The Jolly Tyrant, The Wrath, G.G., Dad, Grumpy and Big Tati died peacefully on November 23rd at age 85.

His parents Dudley Fulton, an artist, and Jack Fulton, a cotton broker raised an athlete and a fighter. He attended many schools including Pentecost Garrison and East High School in Memphis, Le Rosey in Switzerland, and St. Marks Academy in Massachusetts. He then attended Washington & Lee University, a school he adored, where he was a varsity wrestler and anchored the offensive line of the noted 1961 undefeated W&L football team.

After graduating from college, he found himself in the U.S. Army serving as a proud member of the 82nd Airborne division. He earned commendation for his work in the top-secret G-3 planning section during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

While still in the army, he was the best man at his best friend's wedding in Annapolis. There, love-at- first-sight struck true and fast, leading to a 62-year marriage to Lynn Bowers of Columbus, Georgia.

After his army service he went to work at Morgan Keegan & Co. where he retired as a managing director.

His proudest accomplishment was raising and educating his two "Fine Sons," Chris and John. He believed in a good education and good discipline.

Graham loved skiing! He skied fast and relentlessly until his 80th year.

He made a powerful impression on people. His charming smile, generosity and easy laugh left a trail of friends everywhere he went.

Graham Fulton fought bravely and without complaint through injuries, strokes, and dementia providing to those who knew and loved him a guiding example of courage and dignity until the very end of his days.

He is predeceased by his parents, his sister Gregory Fulton Taylor, her sons Bruce and Hewitt, and his half-brothers Jack Fulton Jr. and Bruce Fulton.

He is survived by his wife Lynn, sons Chris (Alexandra) and John (Jennifer) and his four grandchildren Jack, Kate, Christopher and Elizabeth.

The family would like to offer its deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to all of Graham's caregivers, especially the amazing and caring staff at Opus and the team from Hope Hospice.

On Wednesday December 4th, a visitation at 10 am and the service at 11 will take place at St. John's Episcopal Church, 3245 Central Ave. Memphis, TN.

In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome memorials to St. John's Episcopal Church, Warhorses for Heroes, 13600 Looney Rd., Olive Branch MS. 38654 or the charity of your choice.

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