Joseph Fulton Obituary

JOSEPH DANIEL FULTON, 50 ROCKTON - Joseph Daniel Fulton, 50, of Rockton died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, of a sudden illness. Born Oct. 18, 1960, in Buffalo, N.Y., one of seven children born to John H. and Rosanne (Langford) Fulton. Joe was employed with Rockford Ball Screw Co., as a machinist for more than 20 years. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was an avid baseball player and was recruited by Louisiana State University for his talent. As well as baseball, he loved softball, the Cubbies and fishing. Joe was not a stranger. Although everyone was "tiny" to him, even before he was a big-boy, this was just his twisted humor. Joey-you will be very missed....your smile, smarts and sassiness! Survivors include siblings, Kathleen Fulton (Schaaf) of Pennsylvania, James Fulton of California, Judith Fulton of Illinois and Jennifer Fulton (Mortensen) of Colorado. Predeceased by his parents; and siblings, Cynthia Fulton and John B. Fulton. Funeral Ceremonies at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, with visitation from noon to time of service. Burial in Rockton Township Cemetery, 600 West St., Rockton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to City Team Ministries, 722 Washington St., Oakland, CA 94607. To send online condolences, visit mccorklefuneralhome .com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 3 to May 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Fulton

13 Entries

David Almond

July 9, 2022

Keep your eye on the ball up there Joe ,Love you miss you my friend Dave Almond.

Kathryn

May 7, 2011

I will never forget Joe,my neighbor the last yrs of his life. We talked about life and Jesus, baseball, the deep heartache of losing close family members, and he told me he thought he would soon be joining them. I trust he is playing baseball,, fishing, just running on the beach with the One who loves him most. He wondered if anyone would cry when he was gone. I did and do. I will miss him.

Dan Fulton

May 7, 2011

Joe's in heaven now, joining the family with Jesus. That's where there's no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor any more pain because the old things have all passed away. Everyone is born with an expiration date so let's be ready.

Uncle Dan

Debbie Gay

May 7, 2011

Perry and I knew Joe as neighbors growing up together and through my siblings Tom and Roger and Dori (even our mom Jean and Joe knew each other!). Joe always had a smile and a hello and a hug. Joe's heart was huge. I hope Joe and Mr. Jones are together again. We'll miss you Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fulton family.

Donnie Edwards

May 5, 2011

My old buddy Joe we had alot of good times back in the day's hardball,softball,Canada,Hansens in Beloit,etc etc,Joe could always make me laugh,he had a good heart and was a heck of a ball player even though we wouldn't tell him becasue he would never let us hear the end of it.Hopefully Jones Seaver and Eggbert are all enjoying a cold one together.To the girls and Jim i'm sorry for your loss and i will see yopu all on Saturday.

Lisa La Passo Rovinski

May 5, 2011

It has been many years since I have seen Joe but our families hung out alot when we were younger and one of many memories that has always stuck with me of Joe is when I got locked in the upstairs bathroom and he climbed up the side of the house (don't know how he did it....with much practice, I'm sure...lol) and helped me get the door open. Joe was a kind hearted person and I will never forget his smile. God bless you Joe!!! My prayers go out to the rest of the family. I love you all!!!

Greg Ginn

May 4, 2011

I worked with Joe for 8 years. He was a funny man. A good man. No doubt he will be missed. Wish I could have spent more time with him.

Greg Ginn

May 4, 2011

Dear Joe....much loved by family and friends....Good bye for now. It won't be long before our "old" Memorial Day reunion will take place in a far better place, in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He went to prepare a place for us - and He will return to take us to be with Himself, forever.
God keeps His promises.
Aunt Eunie and Uncle Dick
Livonia, Mi

Tiffany Creel

May 4, 2011

I grew up with the whole Fulton Family. They practically lived in my backyard. I've known Joe forever. Hope he's not running Jesus over with his dad's lawnmower! In honor of the entire Family, I will drive by your old house on Arden Ave.,today. When I attend my church, Rockford First, on Sunday, I will say a prayer for the entire Fulton clan. Amen.

Larry J

May 4, 2011

Sorry to hear about Joe. May he lead the heaven league in hits average,home runs and gold gloves!!!

May 3, 2011

Oh Joe! What is the world going to do without you? I have known you for over 40 years, and when I didnt see you for a while I was still greeted with the infamous "ehhhh Tiny". Well you just have a good time with all your "Tiny's" up there in Heaven. You will be forever missed, but I am happy for you that you are with so many loved ones, and will have no more pain. Keep an eye on your fam down here, eh? Thanks for all the memories. Annie

David Koelling

May 3, 2011

All my cousins are dear to me. Joe was a blast, probably because he was the one most like his dad, John Howard Fulton. I straddled the generation. I remember my uncle John when I was a kid. I saw a lot of John in Joe as he grew up. Now, they're together again, face to face with Jesus, (that's a bit intimidating, knowing them) with aunt Rosie, Cynth, Johnny, little Rosie, Grandpas and Grandmas Fulton & Langford and my sister, Carol. What a great time they're having! What a welcome we'll get when we join them!

Linda Daniels

May 3, 2011

Sorry to hear about Joe, He was a nice guy ,I meet him along time ago through Gary when they all worked together at Ball Screw, I knew he loved sports, and his freinds.He will be missed by all that knew him.RIP Joe.

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