Lee Fulford, age 72, born Dec. 21, 1944, of 400 Labor Camp Road, Edward, succumbed to a long fought illness on March 21, 2017.

Lee is survived by his daughter Tabitha Fulford of Washington, brothers John H. Fulford, Cornelius Fulford (Jonann), Sammy Fulford (Patricia) and Alonza Fulford all of New York, Charlie Fulford (Martha) of Chocowinity and Randy Fulford (Crystal) of Plymouth. Sisters Lena M. Barber(Alton) of Aurora, Betty Fulford of Greenville, Patricia Russo (Marlo) of Raleigh and his grandchildren Maurice D. Boston and Rachelle D. Boston along with a host of loving nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends including Trula Tunstall. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie Fulford and Jannie Del Fulford and two sisters, Ida Ruth Fulford and Marian Fulford. Lee worked for Tom’s Mobile Homes for more than 40 years.

Visitation will be at Whitfield & Whitley from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on March 25, 2017. Homegoing service will be at 2 p.m. on March 26, 2017, at New Growth United Ministries on Peed Town Road in Aurora.