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Gary Dean Fulton

Gary Fulton Obituary

1-13-1947 to 11-6-2009 Gary Dean Fulton, 62, of Fincastle, left this life for his Eternal Home to be with His Heavenly Father and Daddy (Calvin "Ben" Fulton) on Friday morning, November 6, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Calvin Benjamin Fulton; paternal grandparents, Benjamin Harrison and Channing Padgett Fulton; maternal grandparents, Joseph Milton and Gussie Bowen Beckner; his father-in-law, William ("Bill") Sayers and grandmotherin-law, Ola LaPrad. Survivors include his high school sweetheart and beloved and devoted wife of 44 years, Carol "Sue" Crigger Fulton; sons, Wesley Dean Fulton and Gavin Neal Fulton; mother, Josephine Beckner Fulton; grandson, Declan Gregory Fulton (his pride and joy); sisters, Darla (John) Allman and Beth (Richard) Looney; and his loving pet, Abbie. Also surviving are his nieces, Stephanie (Daniel) Guthrie, Shannon (Kris) Stinson and Amy Lauren Looney; greatgrandniece, Emma Wyndsor Stinson; his mother-in-law, Aileen Crigger Sayers; brother-in-law, Christopher Sayers; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Gary graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1965. He then served in the United States Navy Submarine Force from 1965 to 1969. He was involved with the Virginia Jaycees from 1978 to 1983 and helped coach Little League sports from 1976 to 1980. Gary was employed by United Parcel Service for over 31 years as a truck driver, package deliverer, feeder driver and finally moved into a management position before retiring in 2002. He was a member of the Catawba Masonic Lodge and served as its Worshipful Master in 1980. He was also a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church in Daleville. A funeral service will be held at Oakey's North Chapel on Monday, November 9, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Ronk and Mr. Wayne McGuire officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to The American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106 A, Roanoke, Va. 24018, in memory of Gary D. Fulton. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Fulton

22 Entries

Sandra Thompson

November 15, 2009

To Gary's family and friends, so sorry to hear about Gary.

Amanda Orange

November 10, 2009

Wesley & Donna,

Im very sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gerald Patsell

November 10, 2009

Sorry to hear about Gary. I enjoyed working with him when i was at ups.

Stan and Kate Hill

November 10, 2009

Carol,we are saddened by his death and offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Patricia Honts

November 9, 2009

Dear Carol and family,
My family and I were so sorry to learn of Gary's death. Gavin was in school with our sons, so they join me in sending their sympathy to all of you. We shall keep you in our thoughts and prayers. If anyone understands how difficult it is to lose your husband so suddenly, I do. It has been over five years since I lost my beloved George. It is one of the most difficult experiences one can have. Please know that you have my sincere sympathy in your loss.

November 9, 2009

Carol, We are so sorry for you and your family in this time of loss.

Mike and Pam Maxey
Virginia Beach, Va.

Lawrence and Jean Toliver

November 8, 2009

Carol, Wesley and Gavin.....You have our prayers. We will always remember the times we shared at the Football Games when our children were playing. We were just shocked to hear that Gary had passed. Just keep the Faith and God will always be by your side. I called Gene and Tanya to let them know of your loss.

Teresa Wilson

November 8, 2009

Wesley, my prayers are with you and your family.

Deborah Painter

November 8, 2009

To the Family of Gary: I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 8, 2009

Carol and Family - I am so saddened by the loss of Gary. As you know, I worked side by side with Gary as we worked our way from package car delivery to feeders to management and actually roomed with him during management school. All my memories of Gary are good memories of fun times and lots of laughter. We are out of town and will not be able to attend the service, but want you to know that we are thinking of you and wishing you peace. Billy & Susan Wilkinson

November 8, 2009

Prayers and deepest sympathy to your entire family.

Sheila (LBHS '90)

Kim Folden-Mills

November 8, 2009

The Fulton Family:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Kim (LBHS '88)

November 8, 2009

Gavin our thoughts and prays go out to you and your family. We are here for you. With prayers Debbie (Mitchell)Boles

Vicki (Dillon) Palmer

November 8, 2009

My condolences to Beth Looney & the
Fulton family for the loss of Gary. My thoughts & prayers are with you in the loss of your love one.

Alan Botkins

November 8, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dennis Byers

November 8, 2009

To the Fulton Family,
I am so sorry to read of the death of Gary. We were friends when I was in Troutville area years ago. We were in the Jaycees together and I still have fond memories of our times together. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in your lives.
Dennis and Jean Byers

Ron,Darlene,Rhonda,Adrienne Allie

November 8, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

morris wickham

November 7, 2009

Carol want you to know I'm thinking of you an the boy's. I was shocked to hear about Gary and glad I had the opportunity to see and spend the time with him at his dad's funeral. In talking with Darla & Beth I knew he wasn't well, but had no idea he would be leaving us so soon. I have alot of fun memories of us growing up. I'll
see you and the boys.

Nelson Pendleton

November 7, 2009

Carol .... Nelson wanted me to let you know how sad he is about Fluff passing. He felt that you and Fluff were always there for him and his family. Fluff will be greatly missed by many.

With Sympathy,

Torie Pendleton for Nelson and Family

November 7, 2009

Carol - Butch and I were saddened to hear about Gary. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We have fond memories.
Butch and Sandy Blessard

Doc and Marie Tyree

November 7, 2009

Carol, So sorry to hear about Gary. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

November 7, 2009

Carol and Boys, I am so very sorry to hear about Gary's passing. It was a shock to find this out yesterday. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Sandy Furman

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