Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries





James Armand "Jimmie" Fulcher
June 8, 1925 - June 29, 2016

James Armand "Jimmie" Fulcher, 91, of Teague, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 
2016 in Fairfield. 

Mr. Fulcher was born June 8, 1925, in Teague, Texas graduating with The Teague 
High School Class of 1942.  He served honorably in the United States Navy during 
World War II as a gunner aboard the M.V. Cape San Lucas.  Jimmy was employed by 
Burlington Rock island Railroad for 40 years.  He was married to Norma Sue Coats 
Fulcher for 67 years.  He was father to two children, Sherry and Val.

Mr. Fulcher was a dedicated caretaker to his wife in recent years.  His example 
is a role model for those who follow him.  His colorful, talkative manner earned 
him the name of “Catfish” among his railroad friends and coworkers.  He was a 
life member of the First United Methodist Church of Teague.  He will be missed.

James Fulcher was preceded in death by his parents, Armand and Helen Fulcher.  
He is survived by his wife Norma Sue Coats Fulcher, a daughter, Sharan Sue 
"Sherry" Fulcher Davis and husband, George, of Fairfield; a son, James Val 
Fulcher of Teague; two granddaughters, Dr. Amanda Davis Green and husband, Dr. 
Greg Green of Paris, Texas; Dr. Georganna Davis Miles and husband, James Miles, 
of Houston, Texas; one grandson, Christopher Tai Fulcher, of Fairfield.  He is 
survived by five great-grandchildren including Davis and Madeline Green of Paris, 
Texas, and Nola, Adelaide, and Grady Miles of Houston, Texas.  He is also 
survived by a brother Bobbie Fulcher and wife, Bonnie, of Shanks; nephew Joey 
Fulcher and wife, Debbie, of Shanks, and an aunt, Madel Looney Bunker of Beeville, 
Texas.  Other survivors include a brother-in-law, Bud Coats and wife, Billie 
Jean, of Phoenix, Arizona, and niece, Nola Sue Dobbs Massey of Plano, Texas.

Graveside
Saturday July 2, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery - Teague, Texas