James Roland Fuller

Mr. James Roland Fuller, age 94, of Nacogdoches passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Mr. Fuller was a native and longtime resident of Rosevine, where he was born July 23, 1930, to parents James Herman and Ruth Mae (McCroskey) Fuller. He proudly served his country and retired in 1968 as a Master Sergeant following a distinguished career with the U.S. Air Force.

He was a longtime member of the Rosevine Volunteer Fire Department, serving as fire chief for several years. In his early years of retirement, James Roland was involved in several area business interests, however, his great niche was farming. He received numerous awards and recognition for his hay. He was well known in East Texas for his hay growing and baling expertise. Following his love of the outdoors, he had a great passion for fishing. James Roland was a longtime member of Rosevine Church of God.

He and his wife have been residents of Nacogdoches during the most recent years.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Betty Fuller of Nacogdoches; a son, James Roland "Jimmy" Fuller Jr. of Brookeland; daughter, Kathy Irelan and husband Bob of Nacogdoches; daughter-in-law, Sarah Fuller of Burkburnett, Texas; a brother, Dwain Fuller of Pasadena; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Herman and Ruth Fuller; sons, Bill Fuller and Mike Fuller; and several brothers and sisters. 

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine.

Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Rosevine Cemetery, with Sabine County Veterans Honor Guard presenting honors.

Pallbearers: Carl Fuller, Bach Luong, Cody Irelan, Chris Verhalen, Doug Jones, and John Michael Stracener. Honorary pallbearers: Binh Luong, Jimmy Fuller, Tony Fuller, Kenneth Ellison, Steve Fuller, Rusty Ford, Jamie Fuller, Doug Fuller, and Andy Fuller.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFH.com for memories and condolences.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine.

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