William R. Fulton

William R. Fulton obituary

William R. Fulton

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William Fulton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stradling Funeral Home - Ephrata on Sep. 29, 2025.

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William R. "Bill" Fulton, 84, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at his residence.

He was born in Spring Church, PA, to the late Clair and Violet (Lott) Fulton and was the husband of Almeda "Mickey" (Pettigrew) Fulton, with whom he shared 62 loving years of marriage.

Bill was a member of First Baptist Church, New Holland. He started his career at Ernie Barkman's Disposal before moving to Waste Management until his retirement. Bill was a volunteer at the former Blue Ball Fire Company. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, camping at state parks, and puzzle books.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by four children, Sherry Jackson, wife of William Jackson, Jr., Kenneth Fulton, Kelly, wife of Randy Martin, Eric Fulton; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Fulton; a grandson; a great-granddaughter; a sister and five brothers.

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 1 to 2 PM, at Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Avenue, Ephrata, followed by his funeral service at 2 PM, with Reverend Daniel Meyers officiating. Interment to take place in Memory Gardens Memorial Cemetery.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

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Oct

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Stradling Funeral Home

201 Church Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522

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Oct

3

Service

2:00 p.m.

Stradling Funeral Home

201 Church Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522

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