SOUTHINGTON — Raymond O. Fullwiler, 97, 4425 Shanks Phalanx Road, entered into rest at 2:49 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren.
Frederick L. and Hattie J. Kunkle Fullwiler were delighted with the arrival of their son, Raymond, on July 18, 1910, in Diamond.
Raymond attended the Braceville school system, graduating from Braceville High School in 1929. He was employed as an electrician for Thomas Steel in Warren, retiring from his duties in 1972.
In 1924, Raymond was baptized at the Braceville Christian Church, where he remained a faithful member of the congregation.
Raymond O. Fullwiler and Katherine E. Clutter were united in marriage on Nov. 13, 1937.
Listening to a Cleveland Indians baseball game was a relaxing pastime for Raymond. He also enjoyed his vegetable garden, spending many hours tending to its care. His memorable quote was, ‘‘A lonely garden never grows.’’
Raymond will be fondly remembered by his beloved family, Albert L. and Debra Fullwiler of Warren, Sandra J. Drotar of Raeford, N.C., Cheryl A. and Gerald Reider of Southington, Linda R. Culver of Newton Falls, Carol M. Licavoli of Warren, Edith Mae Ozanich and Milton Lewis; and his adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding Raymond were his wife, Katherine, on Nov. 15, 1984; his grandchildren, Jeffery Reider, Tina Drotar, Kimberly Ann Smith and Tamara Drotar; his great-great grandson, Andrew Ward; his son-in-law, Stephen Drotar; his brothers, Glenn, Edward, Eldon, Clayton and Earl; and his sisters, Leota Chapman, Alvina Champlin and Ida Fullwiler.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Borowski Memorial Home in Newton Falls. The family will also receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Braceville Christian Church. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Braceville Christian Church with the Rev. Jon D. Pratt officiating. Interment will be in the Braceville Township Cemetery.
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