Memories
Son of Paul and Pearl Fuller of Arthur
City, Texas and husband of Martha Alice Mace Fuller of
Moberly, Mo. Father to Loretta and Lance. Brothers Ronald, Raymond and Rodney remember growing up in McKean, Pa and the closeness they had as a
family. His sisters Ruthie and Renee remember their older
brother as the protective type.
Now he joins sister Roberta and grandparents Perry and
Celia in God's kingdom, his time on earth is done. We
will miss him but knowing that each of us have been
touched by him in one way or another. Robert's gifts were
plentiful and his rewards will be great. If you
wish to add a memory or comment to this page please
email.
Memories
I am Lance, Robert's stepson by marriage, but son
by choice. My dad
taught me to never forget anyone, but to love all
around you the same.
I only hope through his memory we can become more
understanding of what he stood for.
Fairness, love, compassion, and a chance to
overcome mistakes. I know I have learned a
lot
from him, and will continue to exhibit the values
taught by him.
Lance
McCann-Stepson and family spokesman
 Having children this time of year
keeps the fond memories alive. I remember one
Halloween I was with some of my friends and my
cousin Robert came to town. He was a couple years
older and out on his own. But hung out with us
that Hallows eve and made for a very nice
holiday. Maggie
Harrison
May 15th is upon us. The anniversary of Robert's passing. Since that date lives have changed and people have grown apart. Let this day be the one that brings us all back together again, in his memory.
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An email from Loretta on Jan 12,
2003. Two of Robert's favorite songs that his grandson Dustin
wanted added here.
With permission and without monetary payment please listen to ROLL
ON 18 WHEELER
and ANGELS ARE AMONG US and
remember Robert.
(songs are .wav and .mid file download time aprox 4 min)
Loretta wrote: "I have found a few pics of daddy and I. Also my husband knew my father
before he met me. They were fishing buddies. When I brought
him home for mom and daddy to meet I don't know who was more
surprised daddy, or Willy! (HAHA!) There is a pic of my
wedding cake, he decorated it all by himself! Also a pic of
daddy, momma, my brother Lance And myself. . I am so thankful
that I had the opportunity for him to give me away!"
Loretta wrote.... I just wanted to know if you could put a little anniversary
memory on the site for me?
Daddy has been gone 3 years today,
and it still seems like yesterday!
Thank You so much, God
bless you and your family!
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glint on softly falling snow.
When in the morning hush,
I am the swift up-lifting rush of
quite birds in circling flight
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
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6/21/03 Pearl (Robert's
mother) gave me these two photos to scan and add to this page.
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Dustin 1998
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Dustin McCann Soccer YMCA 1998
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loved this child. He was there at his birth and
helped raise him to be the fine young man you see
here.
Remember that a person doesn't have to be seen to
be heard. Dustin will remember the advice he received
throughout his life. Robert is with us today, tomorrow
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Celebrating the birth of Robert. Although gone from our sight, not
from our hearts, his family and friends say "Happy Birthday Robert.".
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Robert's family in your thoughts and prayers. |
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11/9/06
I had been thinking of Robert because of his birthday
so I thought I would take a memory walk.
The family fell apart when Robert passed, Its a shame, I loved them more
than my own family and all of them are gone now but my natural Mother
and the sister in Kansas, so all I have is my kids and three grandkids.
Dustin will graduate this year and will be going in service to get
college, Felicia is 16 and Ryan is 12 so they are about all gone to
there own life to. I live in the same town now, where both kids live,
Centralia, Mo., I had major surgery on my aorta last year and had to be
close to my daughter where she could help take care of me after surgery.
My e-mail is mawwellsx@yahoo.com
Marty |
| May 15, 2007 My daughter turned 23 today
and she is about to give me my first granddaughter. Jalita Mai Purdue.
This day is special for a lot of people, Lei Ann was 16 when my
cousin Robert passed away. She had heard me talk about stories of
growing up and the farm and what fun we had. She remembers herself being
little and spending time with her grandfather at the farm. Robert lived
far away and only got to see her a couple times at family reunions. Each
year since then her birthday holds a special meaning, the day of his
birth to a new life.
Know in your heart that one day we will be together again and that
Robert looks over us even though he is far away. |
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Stopped by the cemetery today. They were mowing and picking up tree
branches left from the winter storms.
Snapped this photo to add to Robert's page. 5/3/09 |
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7/11/09 Received an email from Marty (Robert's wife) asking if I would
post this information on Robert's page.
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Loretta McCann Collins
July 18, 1972 - Feb. 1, 2009
Loretta (Ruthie) passed in
her sleep at the age of 36. Survived by mother Marty,
husband Willy Collins and son Dustin of US Navy Beltsville,
Md., sister-in-law Mindi and brother Lance McCann of
Centralia, Missouri.
Laid to rest along with
step-father Robert in Centralia Cemetery.
Memories
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7/18/09 Stopped by to wish Loretta a
happy birthday.
| 8/18/09 Loretta and I were married just over 9 years
when she passed away here at home. She was not only my wife
but also my friend. Yes I had met Bob before her, we fished
together we didn't catch many but we talked about the ones
we had caught before. I heard many stories about
Ruthie. When I met her she said her name was Loretta and I
didn't put it together at first. I knew bob lived across the
street from her but he was out on the road a lot and I
worked two jobs. When we went out it was to the car races in
Moberly where we both had friends racing. We became friends
fast and I am sure I fell in love with her the first time I
saw her. She was so much more than a wife, she was my best
fishing buddy and always stood behind me in what ever I
done. She even got me to watch football, she was true to her
KC Chiefs win or lose she did not give up. She never gave up
on me either when I got hurt she was right by my side the
whole time. When I had surgery she was there when I went in
and there holding a cold diet Pepsi for me. When we married
we made two families into one.
Loretta I love you and always will
Willy
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| Stopping by with a memory of Christmas
2009 |
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