Billy Edward Fuls was called to be with his maker on Thursday, June 7, 2012, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Billy was born on July 8, 1948 in Enid, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents Edward L. and Marie (Cooley) Fuls, and his grandparents William and Eva (Webb) Fuls of Enid, Oklahoma.
He is survived by his sister Sandra (Tom) Griffin of St. Louis, Missouri, his only son Kevin Fuls of Corpus Christi, Texas and his beloved wife Thelma Gallimore-Fuls of Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, she was at his side every courageous step that he took.
Billy attended Corpus Christi State University in 1970, and received a Bachelor's of Science Degree, he then attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas and received his Master's in Marine Biology. Billy devoted most of his life to the study and research of marine life and habitat. Billy had worked tirelessly in research for the betterment of marine life; many of his studies have been published in Texas Wildlife Magazine, and CCBNEP. Billy loved all sports, he was an active member with the CC Tennis Association and he also referred and umpired across the state of Texas. In 2011-2012, he was given the distinguished Umpire of the Year Award. Billy also loved traveling cross-country, he and his wife Thelma had recently come back from a trip to Branson, Arkansas. Billy also gave of his time as the Executive Director and Support Group Facilitator for the Hepatitis C Network here in Corpus Christi. This group is committed to Hepatitis C support awareness, and education in our community and the Coastal Bend Area. Billy also taught Biology and Anatomy courses at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas for many years. Most recently, Billy received all his holy sacraments and became a member of the Holy Catholic Church, he was a parish member at St. Francis of Assisi Mission in Sandia, Texas. Billy devoted a lot of time helping and being an active member at the Mission. Billy's Family and his extended family would like to thank Dr. John E. Schulze, Dr. Emile Salloum, and the nursing staff at Doctors Regional Hospital for their compassion through this very difficult time. In addition, all of the family and friends who came by daily to check on the family, your flowers, cards, food and words of encouragement were greatly appreciated by Billy and his family.
A Rosary will be recited at 1:00 p.m. with a Mass to follow at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2012 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church (3513 Cimarron Blvd., Corpus Christi, Texas). A Reception honoring Billy will follow immediately at the Parish Hall.
2 comments:
I worked with Billy a number of times. He was always very professional and easy going. Really fun to talk with about his work. He also loved to travel. He will be missed.
Rest in peace.
The first time I met Billy was at the Chair Academy in Plano and he was always a joy to be around and really loved the game. We need more people like him to be sure.
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