1924
Oneal
2012
Oneal Fullwood
November 5, 1924 — May 24, 2012
Oneal Fullwood was born November 5, 1924 in Selmer, TN the son of the late Thomas (Tom) JeffersonFulwood and Carrie Moore Fulwood.
On September 1, 1950, Mr. Fullwood married the love of his life, Mary Ruth Burks. Mrs. Fullwood preceded him in death on May 28, 2009.
Mr. Fullwood served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1942-1946. He earned a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1955. His engineering career started with Arnold Engineering and Developmental Center for about two years, and then Brown Engineering from 1957-1960. From 1960 - 1987, Mr. Fullwood worked at NASA as an electrical engineer. He worked for NASA during the time of the Moon Landings and was priviledged to work on the electrical systems on the Redstone, Jupiter, Saturn and others. His job required him to travel to Florida to Cape Canaveral, when there was a blastoff. He enjoyed his work and felt blessed to have been able to make a living doing a job he loved. One of his favorite hobbies was recording, collecting and listening to music. He was a member of the Fourth Street Church Of Christ in Selmer, Tennessee.
Mr. Fullwood departed this life on May 24, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 87 Years, 6 Months, 19 Days. He is survived by nieces and nephews, Almeda Fulwood Rudy, Valda "Kay" Fulwood Dewberry, Randel Fulwood, Brenda Fulwood McIntyre, and Robert "Bob" Fulwood; host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Fullwood was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Fulwood Browder, Billie Lynn Fulwood; two brothers, Max Vardaman Fulwood, T.J. Fulwood; nephew, Joe Billy Fulwood.
On September 1, 1950, Mr. Fullwood married the love of his life, Mary Ruth Burks. Mrs. Fullwood preceded him in death on May 28, 2009.
Mr. Fullwood served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1942-1946. He earned a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1955. His engineering career started with Arnold Engineering and Developmental Center for about two years, and then Brown Engineering from 1957-1960. From 1960 - 1987, Mr. Fullwood worked at NASA as an electrical engineer. He worked for NASA during the time of the Moon Landings and was priviledged to work on the electrical systems on the Redstone, Jupiter, Saturn and others. His job required him to travel to Florida to Cape Canaveral, when there was a blastoff. He enjoyed his work and felt blessed to have been able to make a living doing a job he loved. One of his favorite hobbies was recording, collecting and listening to music. He was a member of the Fourth Street Church Of Christ in Selmer, Tennessee.
Mr. Fullwood departed this life on May 24, 2012 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 87 Years, 6 Months, 19 Days. He is survived by nieces and nephews, Almeda Fulwood Rudy, Valda "Kay" Fulwood Dewberry, Randel Fulwood, Brenda Fulwood McIntyre, and Robert "Bob" Fulwood; host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Fullwood was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Fulwood Browder, Billie Lynn Fulwood; two brothers, Max Vardaman Fulwood, T.J. Fulwood; nephew, Joe Billy Fulwood.
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