Roy LaHue Fuller

Roy LaHue Fuller, a longtime resident of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away March 7, 2026, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus, Oklahoma at the age of eighty-five.
Roy LaHue Fuller was born on July 11, 1940, in Hugo, Oklahoma, to Roy Franklin Fuller and Verna Louise Fuller.
Roy spent part of his early childhood in Boswell, Oklahoma, at the age of eleven Roy moved to Del City. During his years at Del City High School, Roy proved to be a gifted athlete. He played basketball as a guard, football as a quarterback for the Del City Eagles, ran track, and excelled in baseball as both a pitcher and first baseman. His athletic talent and determination earned him an athletic scholarship to Oklahoma State University.
Roy attended Oklahoma State University, where he continued his athletic career, playing both football and basketball. In basketball, he played as a guard and was coached by the respected Henry Iba. Roy graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1962 with a degree in Business.
While in high school, Roy met the love of his life, Beverly. The two began dating as teenagers and built a life together rooted in love and companionship. They would be wed on December 22, 1962 at the Del City United Methodist Church.
After graduating from college, Roy entered the United States Navy in 1962 and served as a storekeeper aboard the USS Compton. During his service, he rose to the rank of Petty Officer Third Class.
Following his time in the Navy, Roy returned to Oklahoma and began working for International Harvester as a collector. In 1965, he and Beverly moved to Ada, Oklahoma, before moving to Altus in 1967. In April of 1970, Roy began what would become a long and successful career as a Farmers Insurance agent. Through Fuller Insurance, he served the Altus community for 31 years before retiring in 2001. Roy truly enjoyed meeting people and building relationships, and he was known for his honesty, loyalty, and the way he could strike up a conversation with anyone. To Roy, there were no strangers only friends he had not yet met.
Roy had many passions outside of his work. He loved sports and spent many years playing softball and attending ball games. Later in life, he took up bicycling and often rode routes from Park Lane to Broadway, then to Hedrick and back. He even competed in tandem bicycle races in Vernon, Texas, frequently winning alongside his riding partner, George Drake.
Roy also enjoyed spending mornings visiting with friends over coffee. What began at South Main Drug eventually became the familiar gatherings of the McDonald's Coffee Club, where fellowship and laughter were always part of the routine.
He had a deep love for photography and was an avid baseball card collector, especially enjoying cards featuring Nolan Ryan and Ted Williams. Roy was a lifelong sports fan who closely followed the Boston Celtics during the 1970s and 1980s, the Dallas Cowboys, and he especially enjoyed attending Texas Rangers baseball games.
Faith played an important role in Roy's life. He was an active member of Highlands United Methodist Church and especially enjoyed the fellowship found during the church's men's cookouts. Roy and Beverly also shared a love of country dancing, learning to dance together and enjoying that time side by side.
Roy was a man of strong character who loved God, loved his family, and valued the friendships he built throughout his life.
Left to honor his legacy are his loving wife of sixty-three years, Beverly Fuller; his son, Lance Fuller and his wife Michelle; grandson, Camden Downes; and his sister-in-law, Myrna Garner.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Franklin Fuller and Verna Louise Fuller.
Roy will be remembered for his kindness, integrity, and the genuine way he connected with others. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
The Fuller family will receive friends at Lowell - Tims Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Highland Height United Methodist Church in Altus, Oklahoma with Reverend Ellen Kaye Scott officiating. Burial will follow the church service to Altus City Cemetery, where Roy will be honored with military honors by the United States Navy.
Services have been entrusted to Lowell - Tims Funeral Home and Crematory, Altus, Oklahoma.