Jimmie G. "Jim" Fuller, 84 of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Jonesboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born on January 19, 1937 in Anna, the son of Robart and Virgie (Verble) Fuller. He married Dorothy Mae "Dot" Barlow on February 21, 1959, in Anna. She preceded him in death on November 10, 2013. Jim is survived by two sons Stanley (Cheryl) Fuller of Jonesboro, Brad Lee Fuller of St. Louis; three grandchildren, Joshua (Trisha) Fuller, Noah Fuller and Hannah (Ryan) Hileman; two great-grandchildren, Estella Fuller and Josie Hileman; sister, Eloise Lindsey of Harrisburg; sister-in-law, Brenda (Dana) Lute of Florida; special friends, Faye Pearson and Tammy Aden; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dot Fuller; parents; brother, Robert Fuller; two sisters-in-law, Betty Fuller and Norma Fuller; and brother-in-law, Chet Lindsey. Jim proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959. He served the Cobden community as a fireman for 25 years, also serving as fire chief. He was a member of Cobden Masonic Lodge #466, Moose Lodge 1346 in Anna and the Bass Club.Together with his wife Dot, they started Jim & Dot's Shoe and Western Wear Store in Anna, they worked side by side for over 48 years. This year would have been 57 years for Jim in business. He was an amazing shoe cobbler and could fix anything and he loved playing poker. Funeral services for Jim Fuller will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Rev. Joseph Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Carrol P. Foster Post #3455 of the VFW in Anna and the Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. The family requests that those in attendance please wear a mask or face covering. Memorial contributions can be made to Moose Lodge 1346 in Anna or Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Visitation Service
Tuesday, January 11, 2022,5:00PM-8:00PM
Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes
301 West Spring Street
Anna, Illinois 62906
Those attending please wear a mask or face covering.
Memorial/Funeral Service
Wednesday, January 12, 2022,10:00AM
Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes
301 West Spring Street
Anna, Illinois 62906
Those attending please wear a mask or face covering.
Cemetery Service
Wednesday, January 12, 2022,11:00AM
Jonesboro Cemetery
Karraker Street
Jonesboro, Illinois 62952