Leeroy Jr. Fuller, age 79, of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Leeroy was born on July 11, 1946, in Shelby, to the late Ray and Bonnie (Shorts) Fuller. Leeroy was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving for 18 months in Vietnam. For 22 years, he worked as a truck driver, delivering to R.R. Donnelley in Willard until his retirement.
Leeroy was a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Post #763 and the American Legion O’Brian Post #326, where he enjoyed spending time with friends and shooting games of pool.
A collector of many things, Leeroy could often be found at local auctions searching for unique trinkets to add to his collection. He also enjoyed spending time fishing whenever he had the chance.
Above all, Leeroy was a family man. He adored his grandchildren and especially his great-grandchildren, who brought him endless pride and joy. One of their biggest supporters, Leeroy rarely missed an opportunity to cheer them on, whether at sports games, dance recitals, band concerts, or softball, baseball, and basketball games. He loved watching them grow and pursue the things they were passionate about.
Leeroy is survived by his son, Roy Fuller Jr. of Shelby; four grandkids, Nicole (Brandon) Cummings, Ashley Powers, Sarah (Jesse) Hunter, and Justin Roberts; five great-grandkids, Elaine Rena Desnoyer, Jazlynn Arabella Hardin, Joel Wesley Carmichael Hunter, Conlan Lee Charles Hunter, and Bentley Eric Cummings; siblings, Pat McFarland of Galion, Ohio, Ricky (Barbara) Fuller of West Salem, Ohio, Donald (Maria) Fuller of California, Billy (Ann) Fuller of Centerburg, Ohio, Ronnie Fuller of Tennessee, Carol (Sunny) Baker of Tennessee, Joey (Lori) Fuller of Tennessee, Alan Fuller of Georgia, Bobby Fuller of Tennessee, and Debbie Payne of Tennessee; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy Fuller, whom he wed in 1966; his dear daughter, Teresa (Fuller) Roberts in 2021; and three brothers, Jimmy, Harry, and Franklin Fuller.
Friends and family may visit at the Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory in Shelby on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A funeral service will immediately follow at 12:00 PM. Pastor James Robinson will officiate with internment held at the Oakland Cemetery in Shelby.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Leeroy’s memory to his family in care of Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory at PO Box 644 in Shelby, Ohio, to help offset funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be made at barkdullfuneralhome.com.
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