Obituary of Frank Fulton, Jr.

Frank Fulton, Jr., 89, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Parkersburg, WV on June 30, 1927, a son of the late Frank and Mellie Buckalew Fulton. Frank retired from Monongahela Power Company after 40 years of employment and also served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and was an avid WVU and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. His infectious laugh and sense of humor will always be an endearing memory to his family. He is survived by his five children, David Fulton and his wife Cheryl of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; Lynne Gianola and her husband John of Charleston, WV; Leanne Cravens of Panama City, Fl; Mary Lou Wellman and her husband Stan of Richmond, Va.; and John Fulton and his wife Denise of Kensington, Md.;thirteen grandchildren, Jeffrey and Joseph Fulton; John and Jason Gianola; Katie Yori, Cory and Chelsey Cravens; Matthew, Sarah, and Sam Wellman; and Anne, Catherine Louise, and Thomas Fulton; twelve great-grandchildren; and one brother, Richard Fulton and his wife Jo Ann of Conway, SC. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Louise Fulton, who passed away on August 30, 2013. In keeping with his wishes, cremation services have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown. Friends and family will be received at The WVU Erickson Alumni Center, 1 Alumni Dr., Morgantown, on Wednesday, October 12th from 10 AM until the time of the memorial service at 11 AM. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date at East Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the West Virginia University Foundation, 1 Waterfront Place, #7, Morgantown, WV 26501. Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com