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JOE FULMER Obituary
FULMER, 90
MULBERRY - Joe Smith Fulmer, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Mulberry, Florida.
Born in Saluda, SC on April 1, 1927, he was the youngest son of the late Talley Doyle and Frankie Herlong Fulmer. He graduated with honors from Clemson A&M College, class of 1951, and was a veteran of the United States Army's 82 Airborne, having served in Europe during the military occupation following WWII.
Joe retired as Senior Vice President of Marshall & Williams, Co. in Greenville, SC in the late 1990s. Following the death of his first wife, Melba Brannen Fulmer in 1998, he married Sara Jo Howard and moved to Florida where they spent 18 wonderful years together. Joe was the consummate salesman, never meeting a stranger and easily making friends wherever he went. He loved to travel and managed to see most of the world during his working career and continued to travel following retirement. He enjoyed many sports, especially golf, and shot 'his age' on his 75th birthday. As his health eventually diminished his ability to compete, he still enjoyed watching sports and followed his teams, especially the Clemson Tigers and all things Tampa Bay.
Joe was very active in Alcoholics Anonymous and enjoyed more than 55 years of sobriety as a member of its fellowship. He maintained close friendships within AA all over the country and was a prized speaker at conventions and meetings. He continued to help others selflessly until the time of his death. He was also active in numerous other charitable organizations, giving his time to Meals on Wheels, Hospice, his local church, and other groups.
Joe is survived by his wife Sara Jo, sons Rick Fulmer (Kathy) of Fair Play, SC, Jim Fulmer (Sheryl) of Greer, SC and Greg Fulmer of Tampa, FL; and six grandchildren: Chris, Joe, Grace, Matthew and Samantha Fulmer, and Aaron Dukes. He was predeceased by his first wife, Melba and his daughter, Sandra Riddle.
Funeral service will be Monday, September 18, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 745 S. Ingraham Ave., Lakeland, 33801. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Grace Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.heathfuneralchap el.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JOE FULMER
June 17, 2020
He was a great man.I share some of my experiences with him i will miss him Luis.FDO MARTINEZ MEDELLIN COLOMBIA
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Grayson Pitts
January 13, 2018
I JUST found out Joe Passed!! He was my HERO in AA. He spent Countless Hours with me - took me on many - many Speaker events all over the south east. Many times with Miss Margaret - and he always wanted me to drive his Lincoln! I LOVED this Man dearly!! His Gift to me was and IS "PRICELESS!"
Grant & Stephanie Durham
September 26, 2017
Jim, Sheryl, and Family,
We are truly sorry to learn of the passing of Joe....He was such a nice man and a pleasure to be around.....just wanted you to know we love you and that you are in our thoughts and prayers....God Bless
Js
September 24, 2017
My sympathies to the family and many friends.Mr. Fulmer will certainly be missed.John 6:40
Shirley Kendall
September 22, 2017
Mr. Fulmer was a wonderful man to work with for many years at Marshall and Williams in Greenville South Carolina. Sorry to hear of his passing. God be with the family and friends that ALWAYS surrounded him.
Shirley Kendall
Gay Harlowe
September 18, 2017
Joe was a Southern gentleman who will be missed.
Margaret Cawood
September 17, 2017
To Sara Jo and the Fulmer family, please accept my most sincere condolences on your loss. Joe was a friend to all. May God bless you all as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tim Enlow
September 16, 2017
Sad to hear of Mr. Joe Fulm er's passing. What a wonderful man. I so enjoyed spending time with him at his annual high school reunions in Saluda, SC. He will be greatly missed.
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