Thomas was born the son of the late Riley Wendell and Myrtle Crisp Fullwood on March 13, 1937 in Burke County. He was a well read, gentle, quiet man. He loved his family and the outdoors. Thomas was a member of Mt. Herman AME Church and a former trustee. He was a 1955 graduate of Olive Hill High School in Morganton. Thomas served his country honorably in the United States Air Force as a member of the military police. He retired after a successful career with Norfolk Southern Railroad.
Along with his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by a son, Vincent Kurt Fullwood.
Those left behind to cherish Thomas' memory include his loving wife, Marie Bailey Fullwood of the home; a son, Thomas Christopher Fullwood of Glen Alpine; a daughter, Hope Maria Fullwood Chapman (Samuel) of Haltern Am See, Germany; a step-son, Gregory Bailey (Arlene) of Newland; a sister, Linda Fullwood McDaniel (Willie, deceased) of Asheville; a nephew, Ryan McDaniel of Huntersville; and a great nephew, Seth McDaniel of Asheville.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 21, 2019 in the Chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home. Interment will follow with military honors at Mt. Herman AME Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:0 pm Friday evening at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Rd. Valdese, NC 28690 or to CarePartners, 68 Sweeten Creek Rd. Asheville, NC 28803.
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.
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