Robert Fulford

1938 - 2018

Robert Arthur Edward Fulford, 80, of Center Valley, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018. Born August 25, 1938, he was the son of the late Edward and Lola Mary (Sylvain) Fulford, and the beloved husband of Joyce (Miller) Fulford, to whom he was married for 29 years. For over 30 years, Bob worked as a Human Resources Manager in several companies in Oklahoma, Michigan, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. Prior to this he spent three years in the Army Security Agency (ASA). He retired from Amplifier Research in Souderton. He graduated from De La Salle High School in Detroit, received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Oklahoma City University, and a Professional in Human Resources certificate from Villanova University. Bob was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary church in Colesville, PA, and volunteered with the Boy Scouts, Upper Saucon FD #1, and many organizations. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: 5 sons, Joseph Fulford (wife Leigh Ann), Edward Fulford (wife Martha), John Fulford (wife Jacqueline), Donald Fulford (wife Jennifer), and Robert Fulford (wife Jodi); a daughter, MaryBeth Evans (husband Mark); 21 beloved grandchildren; a sister, Joan Fetterman; step-sons, Mark Jones (wife Debria), and Barry Jones (wife Dana); and a step-daughter Vicki Casey (husband James). In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by: his first wife, Elizabeth (Klosterman) Fulford; a sister, Hope Blair; and a brother, James Fulford. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem, PA, with a viewing from 10:00 am until the time of services. There will be a viewing from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Monday, December 3, at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA. Interment will be private and at the discretion of the family. For those who wish to make a tax-deductible donation in his memory, please consider the Upper Saucon Volunteer Fire Department #1 at 4445 West Hopewell Road, Center Valley PA 18034. To read the full obituary and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.NaugleFCS.com.