P.D. Fullwood

Percy Darwin Fullwood II (P.D.), 84, passed away on January 20, 2009 at his home in Corsicana, Texas. He was born November 11, 1924 in Corsicana to Percy Travis Fullwood and Evelyn Watkins Fullwood. He was a graduate of Corsicana High School and held a Bachelor of Science and two Masters Degrees from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. P.D. was a city commissioner, a past president of the Rotary Club and member of the Dallas Rotary Chorus. He and his wife, Flo, traveled around the world singing with the Rotary Chorus. Many wonderful friends and memories were made on the various trips. P.D. and Flo opened their home to many foreign exchange students and businessmen through Rotary International. P.D. was also a member of Toastmasters where he won numerous awards for his speaking ability. P.D. was chairman of the board of Community Services, a realtor, and owner of Community Finance. Ranching was also a great part of his life. From his youth, P.D. was a member of First Baptist Church of Corsicana, where he enjoyed singing in the church choir. Later, when he and his wife moved to Eureka, he was a member of Mildred Baptist Church. Although his health prevented him from participating in the church activities, he enjoyed the choir, the singing, and the services. P.D. was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the United States Navy. Mildred School, Eureka, Texas, has recognized the veterans and P.D. enjoyed and appreciated the children recognizing him and the other veterans. His grandson, Jordan Travis Ewing, is now serving in the United States Army and his son-in-law, Randall Lee Garrett, served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. P.D. was involved in many community projects. He could be found serving hot dogs and pancakes at Derrick Days to helping with service projects for the Rotary Club. There was never a time he was called upon that he didn't rise to the occasion. Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church recognized him as a friend and donor of property to the church. P.D. was an avid hunter and fisherman and was in his element on land or on water. He saw God's loving hand in all nature and all creatures and he shared this reverence for the Lord and His creations with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His son, son-in-laws, and grandsons have fond memories of their hunting, fishing and camping expeditions. These memories will be kept in their hearts and passed down to their children. Flo would like to thank Dr. Kent Rogers for his excellent care and attention to P.D. Flo also wishes to thank the rehabilitation staff at Heritage Oaks. It is comforting to have had a Dr. and staff who go out of their way to care for their patients. Preceding P.D. in death are his parents, Percy Travis Fullwood and Evelyn Augusta Watkins Fullwood and sisters Mildred Harris and Dell Coe. He is survived by his wife Florence (Flo) Fullwood, daughters Regina (Fullwood) Garrett and husband Randy, Deborah (Fullwood) Spear and husband Randy, Marla (Fullwood) Ewing and husband Brad, and son Percy Travis Fullwood II and wife Kelly. His grandchildren are Kimberly Garrett Supak, Randall Todd Garrett, Jordan Travis Ewing, Shelley Nicole Ewing, Percy Darwin Fullwood III, and Ryan Hunter Fullwood. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Alexa Leigh Supak, Jenna Elizabeth Supak, Skyler Renee Supak, Raylee McKenna Garrett and Lane Scott Supak. His great grandchildren spent many happy hours entertaining him with their dancing and singing. P.D. will be greatly missed but not forgotten by his family and all those whose lives he touched. Visitation will be Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home from 6-8 pm. Service is scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2009 at the Mildred Baptist Church at 3:00 pm with B.F. Risinger and Tony Neal officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brad Ewing, Jordan Ewing, Todd Garrett, Gordon George, Randy Spear and Scott Supak Honorary pallbearers are Randy Garrett, Carter Braselton Paige Watkins, Allen Golden. Memorials can be made to Pioneer Village.

P.D. Fullwood

November 11, 1924 - January 20, 2009