of Mount Pleasant, AR
April 19, 1927 - January 18, 2011
Charles Henry Fulbright, 83, of Mount Pleasant, Arkansas died Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at White River Medical Center in Batesville.
He was born April 19, 1927 at Mount Pleasant and was the son of Edward Fulbright and Ida Winkle Fulbright.
In 1945 he was drafted and served in the U S Army during World War II and then reenlisted in the U S Air Force and served until 1966. He was in the Reserves another 10 years until 1976. Upon his retirement from the military, he worked at Boeing Aircraft until his retirement in 1992 at the age of 65. Mr. Fulbright had owned a cattle farm since 1957 and enjoyed working his cattle. He was an avid reader of politics and World War II history. He was a member of American Legion, the United Auto Workers and was raised as a Seventh Day Adventist.
He is survived by his son, Marty Fulbright and wife, Joanna of Melbourne; a daughter, Ida Rachelle ''Shelly'' Dale and husband, Gary of Mount Pleasant; four grandchildren, Charlee Dale, Kirby Dale, Carson Fulbright, and Clayton Fulbright.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley Shaver Fulbright; and one brother, Joe Fulbright.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Roller-Crouch Chapel in Melbourne officiated by Bro. Alvin Wiles.
Burial will be at Barren Fork Cemetery at Mount Pleasant.
Pallbearers are Donnie Fulbright, Gary Fulbright, Brian Fulbright, Mike Anglum, Paul Winkle, and Andy Winkle.
Honorary pallbearers are Jimmie Fulbright, D.B. Caraway, D.R. Edwards, Theodore Peterson, Carl Peterson, and Eddie Fulbright.
There will be no visitation.
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16 Condolence(s)
Gerald Fulbright
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Marty and Shelly,
Charles Henry was always so pleasant to be around. Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Wish I could have been with you during this time.
Gerald
Boyce & Linda Sheffield
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Marty and Shelly, So sorry to hear about your Dad.
We will keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Lawrence
Friday, January 21, 2011
Shelly and Marty,
Sorry to hear about your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with both of you. Love, Teresa
Melba Fulbright
Friday, January 21, 2011
Marty and Shelly, I am so sorry. Love you guys!
June Ramsey
Friday, January 21, 2011
My condolence's go out to the family. I worked at Aircraft plant in melbourne with Charles for some time Real nice guy. May God Bless you all. Junebug
Zelda Chappell
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Marty and Shelly, I'm sorry for your loss. You know I loved him like a son and still remember helping raise him when he was a baby. Just wish I could have seen him one more time.
Kelly Graham
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Marty & Shelly, I am sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff (coondog) Moser
Thursday, January 20, 2011
I worked with Charles Henry, and he was a great guy!!
Cindy Garner Hall
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Shelly and Marty, I am so sorry about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Jenny Little
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Shelly and Marty, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Anne Andrews
Thursday, January 20, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. I am praying for Charles, you and your families.
Leaann & Brandon George
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Marty & Shelly,
Charles will be missed by many, so sorry we are not able to be home during this time but our thoughts and prayers are with both of you. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
allen shaver
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Marty and Shelly
So sorry to hear about your dad. Let me know if you need anything.
Jennifer McSparren-Grimes
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Dear cousins, very sorry to hear about your loss. Jen
Michael Moser
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Marty and Shelly- I'm sorry for your loss. My parents thought highly of your mom and dad. Uncle Henry Moser and Aunt Verble spoke of them often too. I will miss your pioneer dad.
Darla Clouse
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Marty and Shelly, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you.