James Edward Fulton age 88, of Morrison, IL passed away on Saturday October 31, 2015 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. Jim was born in Clinton, Iowa to Grace May Harderson and Edward Anthony Fulton on September 20, 1927. At 17 years of age, Jim joined the Navy and served in WWII. He later worked for the railroad in Chicago, IL until he enlisted in the Army. He enjoyed all of his 'jobs', but definitely his favorite was his 25 years as a State of Illinois Police Officer.

He is survived by his wife Karine (Buss), daughter Cynthia 'Cindy' Rice (Nick) and stepchildren Kathy Tracy, Craig Edler (Katharine), Robert Edler, Chuck Brady (Mary), Christina Cromer (Jeff). Grandchildren: Jessica Allen (Scott), Brian Kirshman (Erin), Calvin Rice, Jeremy Lewis (Kristal), Kimberly Davison (Brian), Cameron Edler (Emilie), Cali Schliem (Justin), Kara Edler, Travis Edler, Ashley Foster (Brian), Kortney Edler, Tiffany Brady, Devon Brady, Joshua Ortiz (Reyna) and Courtney Ortiz. Great-Grandchildren: Arius Allen, Josephine Kirshman, Jade Lewis, Xander Lewis, Ellie Edler, Molly Edler, Bryce, Edler, Ethan Smocke, Ella Smocke, Elliott Smocke, Ashton Edler, Miley Edler, Jacob Edler, Matrix Edler, Hunter Foster, Mason Foster, Joshua 'JJ' Ortiz Jr, Sophia Ortiz and Vincent Ortiz.

He is preceded in death by his father Edward, mother Grace, Stepfather Henry 'Hank' Vogel, brother Eugene and sons James and Alan.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday November 5, 2015 at the Leamon Funeral Home, 210 W Main Street, Lena, Il 61048.

Visitation will be from 4:00pm-7:00pm on Wednesday November 4, 2015 at Leamon Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL.
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A luncheon will be served in Lena, IL. following burial.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be sent to:
FHN Hospice – 773 W Lincoln Blvd, Suite 403, Freeport, IL 61032
Alzheimer's Association – PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090