Photo courtesy of Texarkana Funeral Home
Texarkana, Texas
Robert Grim Fuller of Texarkana, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Cornerstone Retirement Community in Texarkana, Texas. Robert was born on February 26, 1946 in Texarkana, Texas, as the middle child of William and Harriet Fuller.
Mr. Fuller graduated high school from Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee and received his undergraduate Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University in 1968.
Robert devoted his life to his wife, family, work and his community by serving as President of TNB Twin City Bank, Texarkana National Bank, Hibernia National Bank and served on the board of Century Bank. Robert also served as Chairman and longtime board member of Temple Memorial Rehabilitation, where he was Phantom of the Phantom Ball. The Fuller family has been a great supporter of the Arts, in helping to start TRAHC.
Robert, an avid golfer, served as President of Texarkana Country Club from 1996-1997, and as a member of the Men’s Golf Association and the 1992 Men’s Club Champion.
A supporter of education, Robert along with his siblings, contributed to the Engineering and Computer Science campaign during the beginning stages of building the A&M Campus, Texarkana.
Always a gentleman, Robert will be remembered for being a fair and kind man, who loved his family and friends and co-workers.
Mr. Fuller was preceded in death by his parents, William Grim Fuller and Harriet Haydon Fuller his brother Haydon Theron Fuller and his sister-in-law Gayle House Fuller.
Robert is survived by his wife Mimi, son Emery Fuller and his wife Melissa of Southern California, daughters Mayfair Fuller of Boston and Kingsley Fuller of Northern California, and sister Martha Edwards and her husband Mark Edwards.
Private burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas.
A celebration of life will be held at the Texarkana Country Club, 1 Country Club Lane, Texarkana Arkansas, Tuesday, November 22 from 3:00-5:00 PM. And as Dad always said, “You can put this in your memory bank”.
Those wishing to memorialize Mr. Fuller may make a contribution to the National Parkinson Foundation at Parkinson.org or a charity of their choice.
Dear Mimi,
Over the years, you and Robert have been very special to us. We first knew Robert as a college student and so much fun. He will be so missed, the fine man that he became. A wonderful and impressive happy life. A very special marriage.
Sincere wishes from Jan and Dutch Kiessling
December 01, 2016
Our sincere sympathy to Mimi and all the Fuller family.
Robert was a good fellow, liked by all.
Ginger Porterfield Patterson
Ginger Patterson
November 22, 2016 | Texarkana, AR
Charlotte Jones
November 21, 2016 | Shreveport, LA
FTD Eternal Affection Arrangement
Laura Massaro
November 20, 2016 | Saint Johns, FL
My heart goes out to the Fuller Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Connie & David Kozlowski
November 20, 2016 | San Clemente, CA
My heart goes out to the Fuller family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Connie & David Kozlowski
November 20, 2016 | San Clemente, CA
Mimi- my heart is broken learning about this. Robert was special to me and of course, Mom and Dad loved him so much. He was a true gentleman in every way.
Denny Hoag Goebel
November 19, 2016 | Baton Rouge, LA
So sorry for your loss. I knew Robert through Bill Shields I am Bills property Manager. Robert and I had talked on the phone when he was at the bank. He was so sweet and always so helpful. He will be missed. Ann Fine
Ann Fine
November 19, 2016 | Dallas, TX
Very sad to hear this news....sending sympathy and warm thoughts. Growing up next door to Robert and the wonderful Fuller family was very special. I am sorry for this loss.
Jean Wyrick
November 19, 2016 | Fort Collins, CO