George J. Fuller, 89, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at his home with his wife, Judy by his side.
George was born in Wilmington, DE, the son of the late Stella (Reese) and George H. Fuller. George graduated from Brown Vocational High School and served his country during the Korean Conflict in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force (JAG). He was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant from the Air Force.
George worked for the University of Delaware for 28 years retiring in 1990 as a supervisor. He was a life member and past commander of the Korean War Veterans Association, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion and the founder of the USAF Vets of Iwo Jima (Black Pearl Vets). George also served as president of the ASFME union for 10 years.
In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his first wife, Patricia Ann (Harding) Fuller in 2005 and his sister, Jean Fuller Lutz. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Judith (Perkins) Doyle Fuller; his stepchildren, Cynthia Healey (Ken), Katherine Doyle and William Doyle (Jed); his grandson, Tyler and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to especially thank the nurses and staff of Bayada Hospice for their wonderful care of George over the past 3 weeks.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 14, 2022 at the Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE at 11:00 AM, where friends may call after 9:30 AM. Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE 19701 on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Online condolences may be sent to Mealeyfuneralhomes.com.