Richard "Keith" Fuller

Richard "Keith" Fuller, a 1975 graduate of Nederland High School, passed away peacefully in Cameron, Texas on February 5, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on February 27, 1957, in Port Arthur, Texas.
Keith was a standout runner at both Nederland High School and Lamar University where he was captain of the Cross Country and Track team under Coach Sonny Jolly. He graduated in 1980 with a dual major in chemistry and physics. An avid runner, in 1977 he was also one of the founding members of the Sea Rim Striders, a popular Golden Triangle running club.
Following his graduation from Lamar, Keith moved to Richland, Washington where he worked for many years as a chemist, breaking down radioactive waste from the D.O.D. Hanford Site, a decommissioned nuclear production complex that once produced the plutonium used in the first atomic bomb.
While in Washington, Keith continued to run with his racing exploits including winning the first ever Tri-Cities Marathon in 1980, as well as other races in the greater Richland area.
Keith also shared his passion for running with the community by assisting with the Cross Country and Track and Field coaching duties at Richland High School, even going on to coach and advise some athletes post-grad. Further, Keith served as the announcer for a number of years at Washington State High School Track and Field State Finals meets.
Following his retirement in 2012, he continued running, enjoying time with Zoey and his cats, and practicing Spanish.
Keith is survived by his mother, Dorothy Fuller, of Nederland; brother, Steve Fuller and wife, Stacy, of Port Neches; sister, Dena Fuller Bolton and husband, Cliff, of Houston; nieces, Ella Bolton, of Houston; Devin Fuller Little and Travis; Alexis Fuller, all of Beaumont; and Sarah Bolton, of Houston; nephew, Jack Tinsley; uncle, Leon Fuller and wife, Pam, of Austin; aunts, Sandra Fuller, of Austin, and Rosie Henderson, of Florida; cousins, Ramona Henderson; Lisa Henderson Melendez; Kylie Fuller Ray and husband, Austin; Kelly Fuller David and husband, Steve; Brooke Fuller Lowden and husband, Coy; and Travis Fuller; and fur babies, Zoey, Jingle Bell, and Ethel Marie.
He is preceded in death by his father, Olie Ray Fuller, and uncle, Wiley Fuller.
A gathering of Mr. Fuller's family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with his memorial service at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Broussard's, 505 North 12 Street, Nederland. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard's Crematorium, Beaumont.