Oria D Fuller Obituary (1925 - 2011)

Oria D. Fuller, age 86, of Elwood, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2011, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood, IN following an extended illness.Oria was born on May 22, 1925, to Lubie and Pernica (Haynes) Fuller in Paris, TN.Oria married Lois J. (Sims) Fuller on Sept. 22, 1945, and she passed away on Oct. 28, 2010.Oria made his career serving his country in the United States Army serving in three wars, W.W.II, Korean, and Vietnam. He was a member of the Central Wesleyan Church of Elwood.Oria loved spending time with his family and his extended family at Community Parkview Care Center of Elwood. Oria is survived by: Daughter - Janet & husband Larry Thomas of Indianapolis, IN Grandchildren: Drew Fuller of Elwood, Charlie Thomas of Frankton, Dessi Fuller of Elwood, Jennifer Waters-Gillen of Indianapolis, Laura Christian of New Palistine, and Denise Tames of Wilkinson, IN. 12 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Dwight Fuller, and 4 brothers L.J., Buddy, Paul, and J.T. Fuller. Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, Indiana. Private graveside services conducted by Rev. Matthew Miller of Central Wesleyan Church officiating with Military Graveside Honors conducted by the Elwood VFW Post #5782, at a later date. Memorials are suggested to: Elwood VFW Post #5782, 317 South 18th Street, Elwood, IN 46036 Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com.