Hugh Fullerton

Hugh V. Fullerton, Jr. of Corsicana passed away Sunday, January 8 at the age of 88. He was born June 19, 1928 to Hugh V., Sr. and Willie Mae Fullerton. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church where he was a member of the Sanctuary Choir. He served on the Corsicana I.S.D School Board for 8 years. He also served on the Board of First National Bank and its successors. Hugh was a member if the National and Regional Board of Affiliated Food Stores. He was the owner of Fullerton Grocery in Corsicana for 46 years. He served as president on the Corbet Oak Valley VFD for a number of years and was currently serving on the board of the Corbet Oak Valley water department. Over the course of fifty years, Hugh built a herd of red Angus cattle that continues to be in operation today. Its success and longevity are due to his stewardship of the land and his love for raising cattle. He was an advocate and supporter of the Commercial Heifer Division of the Navarro County Youth Expo. Hugh possessed a kind and compassionate way that made him loved by all. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joann Fullerton and son, Bill Fullerton. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Caroline; daughter, Ann Boling; step daughter, Bobbette and husband Elbert Butler of Frost; grandchildren, Will Fullerton and wife Christian of Austin; Clayton Fullerton of Austin; Brett Caroline and husband Randal Schmidt of Ennis; great grandsons, William Rowell Fullerton and James Schmidt and soon to be great granddaughter, Emilia Schmidt. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, January 11, 2016 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Don Scott officiating and Dr. Danny Reeves assisting. Graveside Service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Carey Ford officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Will and Clayton Fullerton, Elbert Butler, Preston Hall, Eugene (Sonny) Teague and Desi Castillo. Memorials may be made to the Navarro County Youth Expo, Commercial Heifer Division or Good News Cafe Ministry of First Baptist Church, Corsicana.

Hugh Fullerton

June 19, 1928 - January 8, 2017