Tess Fulfer

(April 25, 1913-December 26, 1961)

Stephenville Empire

Tess Fulfer, 48, Life-Long Exray Resident Dies.

Mr. Tess Fulfer, 48, a life-long resident of the Exray community, died at his home shortly after suffering a heart attack. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, and interment was held in the Exray Cemetery.

Mr. Fulfer was born in the Exray community April 25, 1913, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie Thomas Fulfer. He was married to Sue Alexander, Dec. 26, 1930 and they were the parents of two children. A son preceded Mr. Fulfer in death in 1933. He was a member of the Gordon Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. He was a rancher and had worked with the Coastal States Gas company for several years.

Survivors are his widow, and a son, Willie Nathan Fulfer, of the home; two brothers, Barney and Luther Fulfer, both of the Exray Community; three sisters, Mrs. Lora Gibson of Strawn, Mrs. Rosa brand of Stephenville and Mrs. Lovoda Blue of Palo Pinto.

Stephenville Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements and the Masonic Lodge conducted graveside services.

Submitted by Cindy Shipman-volunteer