A memorial service was held for James “Jim” Edward Fullard, 76, on Feb. 6, 2017 at Canaan Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Thomson. Fullard passed away on Jan. 30.
His journey of life began on Jan. 1, 1941 in Jefferson County.
James was the seventh child born to the late Carrie King Fullard Berry and Jasper Fullard. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Mattie Ruth (Fullard) McFarland, Americus Fullard, Louise (Fullard) Rozier, and a son, Victor Wendell Fullard.
Educated in the Jefferson County school system, he graduated from high school in 1959. After graduation James moved to Miami, Fla. where he lived and worked for several years.
Jim’s pursuits led him to relocate to Philadelphia, PA where he was employed at Temple University while he continued his education. He later moved to Atlanta where he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehouse College and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Atlanta University.
He enjoyed a rewarding career as an analyst with the Georgia Power Company. When he retired, he returned to Wrens where he reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Willie Ruth “Betty” Johnson. They wed Sept. 25, 2004. Never one to remain idle, Jim became a second language English teacher at Atlanta Technical College.
His initial Christian experiences included membership at the Lofton AME Church and, later in life, he became a faithful member of the Canaan Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Thomson. He served as Sabbath School Superintendent and, in December 2009 he was ordained an elder and served faithfully until his untimely death.
James leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Willie Ruth “Betty” Fullard; a son, Braylon Fullard; two stepsons, Greg Johnson and Raymond Johnson Jr. (Annette); five brothers, Robert L. (Jeanette), Jasper (Patricia), Samuel Lee (Susan), William (Carol), Calvin Steve Berry (Phyllis); two sisters, Ada L. Fullard Kirby (Matthew), Barbara Fullard Jordan; a loving aunt, Oweder Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Burnette Funeral Home of Wrens was in charge of arrangements.