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Sammy Fuller Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 31, 2013.

Sammy Fuller

Sammy "Alabama LeRoy" Fuller, 68, of Zip City, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at ECM Hospital. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday at Elkins Funeral Home. No funeral services are planned.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a mechanic, truck driver, lifelong CB'er and a die hard Auburn fan.

Mr. Fuller is survived by his wife of 48 years, Elizabeth Fuller; son, Samuel "Sambo" Fuller; grandchildren, D.J. Fuller, Breanna Dixon and Phillip Garrett McMasters; sister, Lema Ruth "Sissy" Fuller; and brother, David Fuller.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Ruby Fuller; and one brother, Willie D Fuller.

The family would like to thank everyone at the Florence Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for all of their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Florence Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 2107 Cloyd Blvd. Florence, AL 35630.

Elkins Funeral Home of Florence would like to invite you to sign the online registry at elkinsfuneralhome.com. The family is requesting written contributions to Sammy's Life Capsule. Please signup to share stories, memories, letters, photographs, etc. at the following private address: http://sammy-fuller.memorier.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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November 1, 2013

Beth,Holly,Nancy,Jessica

Liz and Sambo,our thoughts and prayers are with you today

October 31, 2013

Sending you love and prayers sweet Elizabeth and Sam. Love Sabrina and Bob Harris

October 31, 2013

Krystle Duncan, LPN

My prayers are with Liz, Sambo, DJ, and the entire family. I enjoyed taking care of Sam every single day!Hey gave me such a hard time when Auburn beat Alabama and I did the same for him last year! He will truly be missed at FNRC. May God wrap his loving arms around the Fuller family during this difficult time.

October 31, 2013

Tommy and Barbara Wallace

may God bless and comfort you in your loss. we love you.

October 31, 2013

Larry and Charlene (Jones) Higgins

So sorry about your loss. May God bless you with comfort and beautiful memories.

October 31, 2013

Ronnie and Debbie (Jones) Brewer

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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