Ret./Col. James R. Fuller, 69, of Benton passed away May 10, 2004 at Baptist Hospital. One of the most decorated soldiers in Arkansas, he received two Silver and six Bronze Stars with clusters for heroism in ground combat, gallantry in action, meritorious duty, bravery, and many other military awards. As a graduate of Oklahoma State, he was a member of the National Champions Animal Science judging team. Past worshipful Master in masonry, he was a member of Congo Masonic Lodge #743 and the Shriners. He was also a member of First Southern Baptist in Bryant.
He was preceded in death by his son William Fuller and parents, Otis and Fay Fuller. He is survived by a son, Doug Griffiths of Arizona; a sister, Emogene Wetherington of North Little Rock; his beloved niece and nephew, Jamie Wetherington of Little Rock and Jim Wetherington (Angie) of Fayetteville, and three great nieces, Grace, Rachel, and Hope Wetherington of Fayetteville. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2004 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).
Ret./Col. James R. Fuller, 69, of Benton passed away May 10, 2004 at Baptist Hospital. One of the most decorated soldiers in Arkansas, he received two Silver and six Bronze Stars with clusters for heroism in ground combat, gallantry in action, meritorious duty, bravery, and many other military awards. As a graduate of Oklahoma State, he was a member of the National Champions Animal Science judging team. Past worshipful Master in masonry, he was a member of Congo Masonic Lodge #743 and the Shriners. He was also a member of First Southern Baptist in Bryant.
He was preceded in death by his son William Fuller and parents, Otis and Fay Fuller. He is survived by a son, Doug Griffiths of Arizona; a sister, Emogene Wetherington of North Little Rock; his beloved niece and nephew, Jamie Wetherington of Little Rock and Jim Wetherington (Angie) of Fayetteville, and three great nieces, Grace, Rachel, and Hope Wetherington of Fayetteville. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2004 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).
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