Richard was blessed with a large and loving family. He married his best friend, Carol Brown Fulton on June 25, 1966 and together raised their 3 children, Tracy Ann Fulton, Deborah Kaye Fulton, and Carl Richard Fulton with love, patience, and a strong understanding of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Debbie Martin and her fiancé Richard Mays; son, Carl Fulton and wife Heather; six grandchildren, Jonathan Matthews, Jacob Matthews, Jessica Martin, Samantha Martin, Daniel Fulton, and Abigail Fulton; four great grandchildren; two brothers, Bobby Fulton and his wife Faye and Danny Ray Fulton and his wife Ann and his sister-in-law, Brenda Fulton. He is also survived by his best buddy King.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Fulton and one brother, Cecil Fulton.
Richard proudly served his country in the US Navy and was retired from Babcock & Wilcox and was a member of Clearview Baptist Church. Richard was known for being very generous and giving. He loved God, his wife, and his family more than anything. He was a devoted Christian, husband, father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by his family, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator.
A graveside inurnment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Leffler Memorial Community Cemetery with the Rev. Rick Rasberry officiating.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions, the family would like you to consider Clearview Baptist Church, 2183 Sunnymeade Rd, Rustburg, VA 24588.
