Bill Lee Fuller

Bill Lee Fuller, son of the late Howard Glen and Blanche Irene (Doyle) Fuller, was born November 3, 1934 in Waynesville, Missouri where he grew up and graduated high school with the Class of 1953. On September 30, 1960 in Vienna, Missouri, Bill was united in marriage to Audrey Naomi Brown. They shared over 57 years of marriage together, many wonderful memories and three children: Bradford, Brent and Belinda. After Bill and Naomi were married, it was expected of Bill to attend church where he was led to the Lord and he made a profession of faith. He became a member of the Gasconade Baptist Church and served faithfully for over 55 years, serving as deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and song leader. For his working years, Bill worked for a time on Fort Leonard Wood delivering LP gas before starting his own gas delivery business known as Fuller LP Gas. He later became employed with the Waynesville R-VI School District and served for over 30 years before retiring as the maintenance director. If you were to ask Bill what he did for the majority of his working years, he would say without hesitation that he was a life time farmer. He loved working on the farm raising cattle and enjoyed having people come out to the farm. In October 1996, Bill decided to have a cookout at the farm in Vienna and invited family, friends and even strangers. This became an annual event and he loved hosting the “Fuller Family Cookout” every year until 2016 when his health started to decline and he was no longer able to host the event. Bill was a storyteller and always had a tale to tell, whether you were a stranger, family member or friend, you could always get a story out of Bill without too much coaxing. He enjoyed singing, farming, working hard and was always sharing how God had truly blessed him with a wonderful family. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and was very proud of them. Bill was very involved in his community and served many years as a trustee for the Pulaski Baptist Association. He was a founding member of the Public Water Supply District #2 Pulaski County where he served for over 30 years on the board and just resigned as board president last month. He was also a member of the Waynesville Masonic Lodge #375 AF & AM and the Scottish Rite of Joplin. Bill went home to be with his Lord Thursday, April 12, 2018 in the Mercy Hospital of Lebanon, Missouri having attained the age of 83 years. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Bill leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife: Naomi Fuller of St. Robert, MO; three children: Bradford Fuller (Holly) of St. Robert, MO, Brent Fuller of Vienna, MO and Belinda York (Brad) of Waynesville, MO; seven grandsons: Justin Fuller, Jerred Fuller, Jordan Fuller, Ethan York, Joel Fuller, Evan York and McCrae Fuller; one granddaughter: Sevanah Fuller; two great grandchildren: Audrey Lee Fuller and Jason Brent Fuller; two step granddaughters: Honeylee Strain and Hayley Richardson; two step great granddaughters: Mylee and Presley Strain; three sisters: Dolores Baechle (Clinton) of St. Genevieve, MO, Jewell Rand of Springfield, MO and Shirley Schweiss (Norman) of Rolla, MO; two uncles: Clifford Fuller (Helen) of Jefferson City, MO and Junior (Betty) Doyle of Dixon, MO; two aunts: Luella Jennings of Granite City, IL. and Wanda (Earl) Vanscoy of Dixon, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by one brother: Bob Fuller; and one sister: Joann Bramel. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Pastor Mark Tallant officiating. Soloist Becky Lercher sang “The King is Coming” and “Far Side Banks of Jordan” and the song “Because Jesus Said It” by the Cathedrals was played. Serving as escorts were Justin, Jerred, Jordan, Joel and McCrae Fuller and Ethan and Evan York. Burial followed in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery of Waynesville, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bill Fuller to the Pulaski County Baptist Association or the Dunkard Cemetery Fund and may be left at the funeral home.

Bill Lee Fuller

November 3, 1934 - April 12, 2018