James Roland Fuller, 94, of Nacogdoches passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Services were held Sunday, February 2, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, San Augustine, with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating. Interment followed at Rosevine Cemetery, with Sabine County Honor Guard presenting honors.

Mr. Fuller was a native and longtime resident of Rosevine, where he was born July 23, 1930, to parents James Herman and Ruth Mae (McCroskey) Fuller. He proudly served his country and retired in 1968 as a Master Sergeant following a distinguished career with the U.S. Air Force.

He was a longtime member of the Rosevine Volunteer Fire Department, serving as fire chief for several years. In his early years of retirement, James Roland was involved in several area business interests, however, his great niche was farming. He received numerous awards and recognition for his hay. He was well known in East Texas for his hay growing and baling expertise. Following his love of the outdoors, he had a great passion for fishing. James Roland was a longtime member of Rosevine Church of God.

He and his wife have been residents of Nacogdoches during the most recent years.

Survivors: his wife of 73 years, Betty Fuller of Nacogdoches; son, James Roland 'Jimmy' Fuller Jr. of Brookeland; daughter, Kathy Irelan and husband Bob of Nacogdoches; daughter-in-law, Sarah Fuller of Burkburnett; brother, Dwain Fuller of Pasadena; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Herman and Ruth Fuller; sons, Bill Fuller and Mike Fuller; and several brothers and sisters.

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