William Douglas Fuller Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Douglas Fuller of Lakeland, Florida, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 9, 2025 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Douglas Fuller to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William "Roy" Fuller and Mildred Fuller; his former wife Mary Frances Fuller; and his stepson Jackie Minton. He is survived by: his wife Carol "Cookie" Fuller; his daughter Michelle Meier (Joey); his stepsons, Thomas Minton (Tania) and Kevin Minton (Dawnelle); his daughter Jamie Martin (Steve); and his siblings, Larry Fuller (late Joyce), Gayle Whitson (late Gerald), Janie Wilkerson (Dave) and Beverly Latham (Tom). He is also survived by nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at 4:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes (3350 Mall Hill Dr, Lakeland, FL 33810). A burial will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 12:45 PM at the Florida National Cemetery (6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513).
Memorial donations are preferred, in lieu of flowers, may be made to American Legion Post 4, 1375 Ariana Street, Lakeland, FL 33803, in the name of Airman First Class William "Doug" Fuller.
