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Edward Fulton Obituary
Chatham, IL—Edward "Bernie" Bernard Fulton, Jr, of Chatham, formerly of New Berlin, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 31, 2018, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born July 28, 1932, in Jacksonville, to Edward Bernard and Verdie Mae Calhoun Fulton, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Roberta Wallner and Joyce Brown; great granddaughter, Sophia Tilbury; and nephew Darin Gleason.
Bernard was a 1951 graduate of New Berlin High School and a graduate of DeVry Electrical School. He married Evelyn Alice Tinsley on April 23, 1955.
Bernie had a great work ethic and had various jobs over the years. He worked at General Telephone, John Deere Dealership, farmed and did electrical work. Bernie owned Fulton Electric Service. He served at the New Berlin Village Fire Department and was the Fire Chief. Bernie was a company electrician for Armco Truss Pipe Company. After selling his business, Mr. Fulton worked for the State of Illinois, Department of Revenue and Agriculture. He also repaired sewing machines for Little Pam's Sew Perfect and drove cars for various dealers in Springfield. Bernie was a proud member of the Sangamon Valley RC Flyers Club.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn of Chatham; daughters Jan (Greg) Harrison of Auburn, Pam (Brian) Sabourin of Midland, MI; grandchildren, Heather (Shane) Woods, Heidi (David) Tilbury, Blair (Ryan) Patterson, Megan Sabourin; great grandchildren, Seth and Zachary Bates, Taylor and Colton Patterson, Maya Tilbury, Tyson and Kensley Woods; brother, Robert (Evelyn) Fulton; sisters, Beverly "Pat" (Robert) Spicer of Springfield, Donna Gleason of New Berlin, and Carolyn (William) Kinner of Pleasant Plains; brothers-in-law Kenneth Brown of Salisbury and Robert Ruble of Springfield; sister-in-law Carole Tinsley of Greenville, SC; several nieces, nephew, cousins.
His family will greet friends from 4pm until 7pm, Tuesday, June 5 at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, IL, 62629. His funeral Ceremony will be held at 10am Wednesday, June 6, at Staab Polk Memorial Home with Rick Wenneborg officiating and burial at Chatham Community Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Berlin Fire Department, 205 West Illinois Street, New Berlin, Illinois, 62670 or Chatham Christian Church, 9897 South Main Street, Chatham, IL, 62629. Please share memories and condolences at www.StaabPolk.com
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Shirley (Chappel) Patrick
June 11, 2018
I remember Bernard and his brothers and sisters from my days back in New Berlin. My deepest sympathy to Evelyn and the family.
Pati Kohlbecker
June 5, 2018
So sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. What a nice man. My thoughts & prayers to his family.
Susan (Thompson) Procter
June 5, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you ALL today. May you feel the loving arms, of our Father in Heaven, holding you, as you walk out the next few weeks of adjustment, knowing that Bernie is at peace with Jesus and that you have friends praying you through this difficult season.
Sincerely,
Susan (Thompson) Procter
Catherine E. (Hermes) Canfield
June 4, 2018
MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN YOUR MEMORIES. GOD BLESS.
J. Brent Hamilton
June 4, 2018
Janice and Pam, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a kind man. May the Lord Jesus receive him with opened arms and be with all of your family through this troubling time.
Sheila Sanford Meiers
June 4, 2018
So sorry to read of Bernie's passing. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Elsie and Will Norris
June 3, 2018
Evelyn and family,
Thinking of you and extending our deepest sympathy during these difficult days. May God comfort you as you the memories and the cherished times you shared fill your hearts forever.
Mike & Darla Tolliver
June 3, 2018
Your family's roots run deep. Many are mourning with you now. May your fondest memories shine brighter than your sorrow , and may you find peace and strength in every tomorrow.
June 2, 2018
Bernard will be missed very much...He always had a smile on his face.. A very positive person and had a great sense of humor. Always willing to help people. We had many good times one being at the Grand Ole Opry..He loved country music.
God is holding him in his arms.. Carole Knudson Tinsley
Philip Tinsley
June 2, 2018
Godspeed Uncle Bernard
Dick & Jeannette Beeler
June 1, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karen Gunn
June 1, 2018
Evelyn, we are very sorry to hear of Bernard's passing.
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