After a brief battle with cancer, James Edward Fullmer passed away peacefully at his home on February 13, 2020 at the age of 64 surrounded by family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Hazel Fullmer. He is survived by his siblings, Donald Fullmer (Karen), Linda Fullmer, Darryl Fullmer (Susan), Cynthia Hymel (David), David Fullmer (Peggy) and Elizabeth Waldrop (Ron); also his 10 nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and great-nephews.
James was a one-of-a-kind man who was talented with his hands; building and fixing anything you can imagine. He had a kind, generous heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He cared deeply for children and went out of his way to make them feel loved and special. He will be greatly missed by many.
He was a member of New Orleans Fly Fishers Club (and past president), the Cajun Navy Relief and the Voodoo Model Boat Club. He was a devoted Catholic and lifetime member of St. Dominic Church where he was an usher for over two decades.
James attended St. Dominic School, Brother Martin High School and earned an Associates of Science Degree from Delgado Community College in both Machine Tool Technology and Biomedical Equipment Repair.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held from 10am until a funeral mass at 12pm. Interment will follow Metairie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, James would like you to consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Inc. located at 501 St. Jude Place in Memphis, TN.
