Rickey Fuller

Thomas Richard “Rickey” Fuller of Martin passed away on May 4, 2018, in S. Daytona Beach, Fla. A drop-by memorial will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, at the main pavilion of Buchanan’s Resort, 785 Buchanan Resort Rd., Springville, which holds wonderful memories of Rickey for his loved ones. Family and friends who would like to come, share memories, and pay their respects are welcome. Because Rickey enjoyed cooking for those he loved, some of his famous-recipe BBQ will be prepared, and close friends and family are invited to stay to enjoy a meal immediately after the memorial. Those planning to stay for the meal are asked to bring a favorite side dish or dessert. Rickey was the son of Owene Willis Ford and the late Tommy and Pattie Fuller.  He was a 1963 graduate of Martin High School and a 1967 graduate of the University of Tennessee. Rickey was highly active in the local business communities and, most notably, founded Fuller Partners Real Estate, Martin Insurance Agency, and Real Estate Support Services. Rickey is survived by his daughters, Shanna and Tisha (Dominic); their mother and dear friend, Jan Roeland (Eddie); six grandchildren, Meredith Veach, Nic Pitarro, Lyla Pitarro, Rebecca Veach, Jessica Veach, and Sophie Pitarro; his mother, Owene Ford; siblings, Lynn Gibson, Debbie Griffin (Furney), Jack Reese (Gale) and Chris Fuller (Gabrielle); along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. If anyone would like to make a memorial donation in Rickey’s honor, his grandchildren have chosen Alzheimer’s Association, with donations made at www.alz.org.