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George Fulkerson Obituary

George Fulkerson, 80 ROCKFORD - George Fulkerson died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, at home. Born Jan. 7, 1930, in Kentucky. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Anita; sons, Gene (Ellie) Fulkerson of Joplin, Mo., Fred (Billie) Franck, Danny (Sadie) Fulkerson and Brian (Judy) Fulkerson, all of Rockford; sisters, Nina McBrayer of Lexington, Ky., Mary Hellen Voyles and Etta Myrle (Earl) Rearden, both of Tell City, Ind.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; as well as nine nieces and nephews. Predeceased in death by his parents; brothers, Roy Lee, Vernon and Raymond Fulkerson; and sisters, Viola Voyles and Hattie Davis. Memorial service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, in Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road, with visitation from 6 p.m. to service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society. Extend online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2010.

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Pamela Soter

August 31, 2010

Anita, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how close the two of you were. May God bless you both. Your friend, Pamela Soter

Gladys Fenick

August 30, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Larry Fulkerson

August 30, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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