Robert R. “Bob” Fulk, 69, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Bob was born on October 1, 1944 in Decatur, IL, the son of Roy and Georgia (Whitney) Fulk. He married Linda Doane on August 31, 1968 at First United Methodist Church in Mounds, IL. Bob proudly served his country in the US Army First Signal Brigade, 21st Signal Group during the Vietnam War. He and Linda are long-time members of the Springfield First United Methodist Church and the Berean Sunday School class. Bob was a generous man to all, a loving husband and father, and a doting grandfather.
Bob retired from LRS as Senior Vice President of International Marketing, which enabled him to travel extensively throughout the world. He received the ICP Million Dollar Sales Award several years in a row, and also was a professional member and served as President of the local chapter of Association for Systems Management. He enjoyed golf, was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan, followed the Indy 500, and coached tee ball when his children were young. Bob was a weekly volunteer at Kumler Neighborhood Ministries.
Bob is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Shirley Webb and Rebecca Fulk of Springfield and Todd Fulk of Rockford; granddaughter Amber Nicole Webb and great-grandson Aiden Matthew Webb of Springfield; granddaughter Crystal (Dave) Creswell; grandson Nick (Kim) Webb; great-grandchildren: Jonathon Webb, Tyler Webb, Andrew Simmer, Courtney Webb, Samuel Webb, and Joshua Webb; sister Karen Bridges (companion: Welcome Bettis) of Girard and brothers John (Barb) of Peachland, NC and Richard (Needra) of Helotes, TX; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 from 4-8 pm at First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Rd, Springfield, IL 62711. Funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Bob Swickard and Dr. Roger Ross on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 10 am at First United Methodist Church.
Interment will follow services at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where military honors will be performed by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the Department of the Army. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Springfield, IL or to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.
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