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Robert O. FULLBRIGHT

FUNERAL HOME

Peninsula Funeral Home & Crematory

11144 Warwick Boulevard

Newport News, Virginia

Robert FULLBRIGHT Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Robert O. Fullbright, 83, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009.
He was born in Morganton, N.C., raised in Danville, Va., and resided in Newport News since 1959. Mr. Fullbright retired from Newport News Shipbuilding as a Welding Supervisor after 32 years of service. After retirement, he was happily employed with Wal-Mart in Newport News for 15 years as a 'Greeter.' He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during WW II as a corporal and was a member of Parkview Baptist Church for 40 years.
Mr. Fullbright never met a stranger and will be sadly missed; he was a wonderful husband, dad and papa.
He was preceded in death by his best friend and wife of 55 years, Mary D. Fullbright.
Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Sigley and her husband, Harry of Keller, Texas, and Debbie Hancock and her husband, Butch of Mathews; two grandchildren, Kati Hancock of Mathews, and Brian Sigley and his wife, Kristin of Windsor, Pa.; four great-grandchildren, Mary, Paula, Cecelia and Cora; and a host of family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, Jan. 4, at Peninsula Funeral Home, officiated by Pastors Rusty Beck and Stan Putney. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Baptist Church, 604 Hilton Blvd, Newport News, VA 23605; or the Salvation Army of Hampton Roads, 1033 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton, VA 23666.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Dec. 31, 2009 to Jan. 1, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert FULLBRIGHT

22 Entries

Amy Kartage

January 13, 2010

I am one of the many who walked through the doors at Walmart to be greeted warmly and as a friend by Robert. When he wasn't there the past couple of times I went in, I was afraid to ask, but I asked today. His warm smile will be missed. I know that Robert is with his wife--happy and complete. May his family find peace in knowing how many peoples' lives he touched.

Vickie and Harry Boswell

January 6, 2010

To Shirley Debbie Sue and families,
Just sitting here trying to find the words to express how I feel. I'm so sorry for your loss.Uncle Robert will be greatly missed but he will always be in my heart.I wish I could have been there with the family. My prayers are with the family. I love you all.

Cheryl Nicholas

January 5, 2010

Shirley, I don't know if you remember me from high school, but my mom and I looked forward to seeing your dad with every visit. When he retired because of illness mom always sent him little pick-me-up cards. You can find peace in knowing that your dad is greeting others at heaven's gate with that same sweet smile and a kind word for everyone he meets.
With thoughts and prayers for all of your familly,
Cheryl Burnham Nicholas and Jane Burnham

Pauline Gurske

January 3, 2010

I knew your father, Robert from Walmart. In the two years I have worked there, we talked every morning that we both worked. Seven or eight months ago, I told him that I was engaged to be married. Robert and I talked for a long time that morning. I won't ever forget what he said to me. He looked into my face and said "No matter how long you're married it's never long enough. Then he told me about his wife and best friend. Words of wisdom from a man who knew. He was a very special person and I'll miss starting a day by talking to him.

Karen

January 3, 2010

I only knew Robert as a greeter at Walmarts but he made me smile and loved to talk to people as they came there. My prayers are with his famiy at this time. I know its hard to lose someone close but always remember the good times and know he is with you all the time now. I was in Walmarts tonite and one of the managers told me about your dad, I wanted you to know he was a Great man and he will be missed by alot. My prayers are with you all.

Chloe Finlay

January 3, 2010

Mr. Fulbright is a great man and i will miss him so much.I am so glad that he is with his wife in Heaven.I will miss his smiling face and warm hug when I go to Walmart and church.I will keep all the memories of him close to my heart and I know his family will too.

Rhonda Ludwick-Scearce

January 2, 2010

We are so very sorry to hear about Roberts passing.I hope you all can find comfort in knowing how very much he loved his family.We will miss him deeply.

January 1, 2010

I am deeply sorry to hear of this loss. I will be praying for the family. As I remember Robert, he was a very nice man and will be deeply missed by his loved ones.
Debbie Haigwood Warden

Martha

January 1, 2010

I was never so sad tonight when I went out the check out and was told of Robert passing away, I would always stand and talk to him at the door he told me all of the times he would go and put flowers on his best friend /wife grave now he is gone to be with her Robert was a sweet person and a kind person you don't fine many like him
Rest In Peace

Donna Stallings

January 1, 2010

Dear Shirley, Debbie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Robert. There were a lot of good times with your parents growing up. God has taken him to be with Mary and his extended family in heaven. He was a good man to his family and his friends. He will be greatly missed by everyone! You all will be in our prayers. We love you all! Donna Knick Stallings and family

Donna Stallings

January 1, 2010

Dear Shirley, Debbie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Robert. God has taken him to be with Mary and his extended family in heaven. He was a good man to his family and his friends. He will be greatly missed by everyone! You all will be in our prayers. We love you all! Donna Knick Stallings and family

January 1, 2010

I've been searching for the words to express my sorrow on Robert's passing. Robert married my mother's sister, Mary, thus becoming my uncle Robert. Let me just say that I've never met a man more loving and devoted to the welfare of his family than Robert. To Shirley, Debbie and your families please take some comfort in knowing that your loss is our loss and all those that your Dad "greeted" along the way. Love always, Sandra and Ben Traynham

Robin Welch

January 1, 2010

Dear Debbie and Family,
I will never forget the great times with your Mom and Dad..the sleep overs with hot donuts in the morning and your Dads garden. He was such a sweet sweet man and good father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

David Lawrence

January 1, 2010

I enjoyed working with Bob at NNS many years ago in the ship repair areas. He was good to work with and always had an interesting view to share. God bless those left behind and heaven rejoice in receiving Robert.

BECKY GODWIN

December 31, 2009

I CAN HARDLY WRITE THIS AS THE TEARS COVER MY EYES. MAMA AND DADDY FULLBRIGHT WERE LIKE PARENTS TO MANY OF US GROWING UP IN THE 60'S. I LOVED TO VISIT THEM EVERY TIME I CAME HOME BUT HAVE MISSED TOO MANY CHANCES IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS LAUGHTER, HIS SHOES IN HIS HANDS AS HE ENTERED THE HOUSE FROM WORK, A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND TOURING HIS GARDEN. HAVING BEEN THROUGH THE LOSS OF MY PARENTS AS WELL I KNOW THE PAIN AND TIME DOES HEAL BUT THE HEART NEVER FORGETS. HE WAS LOVED AND HE WILL BE MISSED. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. I MISS TALKING TO YOU.

Shirley Woolard

December 31, 2009

What a kind and wonderful man! I only knew him from Walmart and Robert always greeted me with such enthusiasm and only knew me as one of the regulars coming into the Newport News store. He didn't know a stranger. His smile was contagious! I pray his family will find peace during this sad and difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

The Gregory Family

December 31, 2009

Shirley, Debbie, and Family,

Our prayers and love are with you. Robert and Mary were our extended family as we spent many wonderful years with them. God's loving arms will give you comfort and peace.

We love you,

Danny Napier

December 31, 2009

I worked with Mr Fullbright in the shipyard many years ago we called him Senator Fullbright then.Yes he was a great man and friend to all,my life has been enriched to have known him.

Rhonda (Adams) Guilliams

December 31, 2009

To the Hancock family,
What a surprise to find out the sweet man that greeted us at WalMart was Debra's dad. I have know Debra, Butch, and Katie for a long time but never knew Mr. Fullbright was a member of their family. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and I know your memories will keep him alive in your heart. May God give you comfort and peace in knowing that Heaven has another angel shining brightly!

Rhonda Guilliams
Katie's Preschool teacher

Judy Buchanan

December 31, 2009

I have known Robert for at least 13 of the years he worked as a greeter at Walmart. I took my mother and my friend Juanita to the grocery store every thursday. My mother passed in 04 and Juanita moved to Gloucester with her daughter but Robert always asked about them when I saw him at Walmart. He always talked about his daughters and his wife whom he missed constantly. Robert had so much love in his heart for everyone he met that most people felt it and returned that love. He was a gracious man. I saw Robert about 2 months ago at the York county Walmart and though you knew he was ill he had that same glowing spirit we always loved about him. I am not as sad for Robert as I am for his family and that includes all of us that he took into his heart. Robert is now reunited with his best friend and wife whom he never stopped missing. Fairwell Robert God knows what a blessing you were to those you knew and loved. You will be missed.

Leslie Ann Knight McKenzie

December 31, 2009

My family has known Mr. Fullbright since I was a little girl. He was a great man, friend and neighbor and will truly be missed. His family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult and trying time.

Reinette

December 31, 2009

Mr. Robert will be sadly missed. He was my "smiling rainbow" whenever I came into Walmart. He had a love for life and people. I'm grateful and blessed to have befriended him. Although it's sad to hear of his passing, I know he was in pain for awhile. It was time for him to rest. He made a difference in my life. He allowed me to see that no matter what obstacles in life, you can always keep a smile. It's such a wonderful gift. God truly smiled on me when he introduced us. I pray God's peace upon the family. He's finally home in the Father's arms probably asking to be a greeter at the Heavenly gates. (smile) He will be missed by many.

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