Richard Lee Fulford

RICHARD LEE FULFORD, 70 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:27 pm, Monday, May 9, 2016 at his home in Chester, Illinois .

He was born to the late Arthur Lee and Ruby I. (nee: Bogenpohl) Fulford on October 14, 1945 in Red Bud, Illinois.

He married Margaret Ann Gross on March 30, 1974 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois.  She survives.

Richard had been the owner and manager of Fulford Fertilizer Service, Chester, Illinois

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, the American Legion Alva Courier Post #487, Chester Boat Club, Pinckneyville Thrasherman Association, and River Hills Tractor Club of Perryville, MO.

Richard had served in the Army Reserves.

Survivors:

Wife:                     Margaret Fulford                                   Chester, IL

2 Children:           Kelly (Larry) Sauerhage                         Evansville, IL

Jeffrey Fulford                                       St. Louis, MO

1 Sister:               Marilyn (Gene) Korando                       Chester, IL

1 Step Grandson:  Brandon

Preceded in death by :  Parents

It was Richard’s wish to be cremated.

Memorial Service: 11:00 am Friday, May 13, 2016

Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Tim Sims

Interment :                  Fulford Cemetery

Rockwood, Illinois

Visitation :                   Thursday, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday, 7:30 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Fulford Cemetery Fund