Donald L. Fullam

September 19, 1932 - February 18, 2018
Donald L. Fullam

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Donald L. Fullam, 85 of Mills River passed away on Sunday, February 18, at The Laurels. He was born on the Biltmore Estate, a son of the late Fred and Bonnie Fullam. He was a lifelong dairy farmer and served on the Biltmore Milk Producers Association Board and other various dairy and agriculture committees. He was a US Army veteran who served in Germany and was a founding member of Mills River Fire and Rescue. Don was an avid hunter and member of the Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation. He was a member of Hendersonville First Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Luther and Larry Fullam; and a sister Ann Reece.

Surviving is his wife of 62 years, Willie Holden Fullam; son, Steve Fullam and wife Michelle and their children Amy, Eric and wife Brady who is expecting the first great-grandson, and Lee and wife Brooke; son Gary Fullam and wife Claret; son Darryl Fullam and wife Carla and their children Caprice and Ethan; daughter Lynnette Fullam Raines and husband Allen and their sons Robert and wife Leah and Jeffrey; son Matthew Fullam and wife Lisa and their children Luke and Callie; two sisters Fayellen Pitts and Gail Redmon; a sister-in-law Diane Fullam; and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, at Rapha House on Schoolhouse Road in Mills River, with Rev. Ron Benzing officiating. There will be a time of fellowship and visitation following the service from 3-6pm. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to any church or ministry furthering the Gospel of Christ of the donor’s choice.


Service

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
2:00 PM

Rapha House - Directions
127 Schoolhouse Road
Mills River, NC 28759
828-890-4747

Visitation

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
12:00 AM

Rapha House - Directions
127 Schoolhouse Road
Mills River, NC 28759
828-890-4747

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  • February 21, 2018
    Ron Conrad says:
    Don was a great man of character who meant alot to the Conrad family. He left a wonderful legacy and I will always treasure the memories of our times spent with him and his family. I'm happy that he knew the Lord and lived his earthly life for Christ. Don is celebrating with the saints right now!! God bless the Fullam family!

  • February 21, 2018
    Brenda and Arthur Whiteside says:
    Condolences to the Fullam family.

  • February 22, 2018
    Kathleen Spratt Kraus says:
    Although I did not know Mr. Fulham personally, I'm sure he was a wonderful father. His children are kind, caring and hard-working. May your wonderful memories of him bring you comfort. I’m so sorry for your loss.

  • February 22, 2018
    Carolyn Angel says:
    Willie, thoughts and prayers with you and the family.