Joseph Daniel Fulton Obituary (1960 - 2011)

Joseph Daniel Fulton, 50, Rockton, Illinois died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 of a sudden illness. Born October 18, 1960 in Buffalo, New York, one of seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. John H. and Rosanne (Langford) Fulton. Joe was employed with Rockford Ball Screw Co as a machinist for 20+ years. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was an avid baseball player and was drafted by Louisiana State University for his talent. As well as baseball, he loved softball, the Cubbies and fishing. Joe was not a stranger. Although everyone was “tiny” to him, even before he was a big-boy, this was just his twisted humor. Joey---you will be very missed….your smile, smart’s and sassiness! Survivors include siblings Kathleen Fulton (Schaaf), Pennsylvania, James Fulton, California, Judith Fulton, Illinois and Jennifer Fulton (Mortensen) Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Cynthia Fulton and John B. Fulton. Funeral Ceremonies will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2011 in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, Illinois. Burial will be in Rockton Township Cemetery, 600 West Street, Rockton, Illinois. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. until time of service Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to City Team Ministries, 722 Washington Street, Oakland, CA 94607