Clyde Gene Fulmer Jr.

First Sergeant Clyde Gene Fulmer Jr., U.S. Army (Retired), passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in New Braunfels, Texas, at the age of 78. He was born on December 11, 1947, in Conway, Arkansas, where he spent his early years.

Before enlisting in the U.S. Army, Gene lived in Wichita, Kansas, and Seattle, Washington, and worked as a riveter at Boeing, demonstrating the same precision and dedication that would later define his military career. He proudly served his country for 24 years, completing two tours in Vietnam, and additional assignments in Korea, Iran, Germany, and across the United States, including Kansas, California, Arizona, and Texas. His leadership, integrity, and unwavering commitment to his fellow soldiers earned him the respect and admiration of all who served alongside him.

When Gene retired from the U.S. Army, he made his home in Sierra Vista, Arizona, a community he loved and where he began the next chapter of his life. After retiring from active duty, Gene continued his service to the community as a Parole Officer for the State of Arizona, a role he held for 20 years, guiding and supporting individuals toward better paths in life.

He graduated from Cleveland High School in Seattle, Washington, attended Green River Community College in Auburn, Washington, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the State of New York, and later achieved a Master of Public Administration from Golden Gate University. He attended the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, California, as a German linguist prior to being stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. He also completed and earned his certificate upon graduation from the Sergeant Major Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas. His dedication to education reflected his lifelong commitment to excellence and personal growth.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents and his brother. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Rosalinda Fulmer; his son Russell and daughter-in-law Ann; his granddaughter Jay An; his daughter Julie; and his grandchildren Damera and James; his sister Mary; and his extended family, all of whom will forever cherish his memory and the legacy of love, strength, and patriotism he leaves behind.

Gene lived in Schertz, Texas, and passed peacefully in New Braunfels. Beyond his professional and military accomplishments, Gene lived life to the fullest. He was actively involved in darts, poker, coin collecting, bowling, hang gliding, ping pong, and enjoyed bird watching. Gene had a zest for life and a playful spirit; he especially loved banana popsicles. He enjoyed playing cards and board games with his family, keeping a humorous log of all the “Big Wieners” and Losers, a tradition that brought laughter and joy to every gathering. And of course, his famous pig story, which seemed to grow bigger with every telling, was a family favorite that showcased his humor and storytelling charm.

Gene was an avid reader, meticulously keeping a catalog of every book he read. His love for adventure and travel took him far and wide—he cruised and explored destinations such as South America, the Falkland Islands, Cape Horn, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Estonia, Finland, Hong Kong, Great Britain, Sweden, Norway, Canada, Ireland, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Holland, the Caribbean Islands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Costa Rica. He even drove all the way around the United States after returning from Germany. His travels also took him to San Carlos, Mexico, twice a year, and Alaska, where he enjoyed fishing. He greatly loved trips to Las Vegas, where he played in the World Series of Poker, a testament to his competitive spirit and love of the game.

One of the guiding principles in Gene’s life came from his mother’s favorite inspirational phrase:

“Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” This simple yet profound message shaped Gene’s outlook—encouraging him to live in the present, let go of past regrets, and embrace every new day with optimism and purpose. It was a philosophy he carried throughout his life and shared with those around him.

A gathering and celebration of Gene’s life will be held at Sunset North Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas (910 N Loop 1604 E.), on February 13, 2026, at 11:00AM Central Time where all are invited to share their memories from 12:00-1:00PM. Following the service, family and friends will honor his legacy with a police-escorted honor procession that will depart at 1:15PM to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Shelter #1, located at 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio Tx 78209, where he will be laid to rest at 2:00PM with full military honors, a tribute to his devoted service to our nation.

The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care, as well as the dedicated medical staff, friends, and neighbors who supported Gene and his loved ones during this time.

The family kindly requests flowers be sent to Sunset North Funeral Home, 910 N Loop 1604 E., San Antonio TX, 78232, in time for the 11:00AM services on February 13th to help celebrate Gene’s life and fill the chapel with beauty. For those who prefer, donations may be made in Gene’s honor to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or a veterans’ organization of your choice.