Jimmy Fuller

07/26/1945 - 10/06/2023

Obituary For Jimmy Fuller

Jimmy Fuller was the eighth child born to Elige and Neria C. Fuller on July 26, 1945, in Sallis, MS. He received his formal education from Long Creek High School in Sallis, MS, class of 1963. After completion, he moved to Chicago, IL to begin his next chapter of life. During this chapter, he was blessed to meet the love of his. On September 26, 1970, Jimmy married Alberta Tate. The Lord blessed this union with two sons: Eric Deshun and Derek Randle.

Jimmy was a servant of the people. He dedicated many years to semi-pro baseball leagues of Chicago and to the youth of Kosciusko as a Little League and Dixie League baseball coach at Northside Park. He worked hard to provide for his family and was devoted to his career of twenty-one years with the City of Kosciusko serving as Captain of the Kosciusko Police Department upon his retirement in 2010.

In obedience to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ, Jimmy was baptized January 1976 at the Sheldon Heights Church of Christ in Chicago, IL. Upon return to Mississippi, he became a member of the Tipton Street Church of Christ in Kosciusko. He faithfully served as Sunday school teacher of the adult class and young people until his health failed. Upon transition of churches, he transitioned as a member to the South Huntington Street Church of Christ. When he was unable to attend in-person service he faithfully watched live stream service on Sundays and Wednesday night bible class.

On, October 6, 2023, in the afternoon hours, Jimmy departed this life at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents Elige and Neria C. Fuller; a sister, Bobby Fuller; four (4) brothers: Claude, Henry, Lacey, and Will Fuller.

He leaves to cherish his memories: His loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Alberta Fuller; four (4) children: Lisa (Ray) Gertrude of Terry, MS; Anniese Lemond of Denver, CO; Eric (Allison) Fuller of Tupelo, MS and Randy (Alicia) Fuller of Kosciusko, MS; nine (9) grandchildren: Kierra Gertrude, EJ Fuller, Zahria Woodard, Sidney Lemond, BoBo Miller, Logan Fuller, Mckinzie Lemond, Laiya Harmon, Caitlyn Fuller; one (1) bonus grand: Lillyonna Mallett; and one (1) great grandson, Skylan Jacque; seven (7) sisters and one (1) brother; a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

PLACE OF SERVICE: Church Of Christ, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday, 10/14/2023 at 11:00 a.m.

VIEWING: Friday 10/13/2023 at 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.