James "Rooster" Fuller, 96, of Florence died Sunday, July 19, 2020, at his residence.

A graveside service will be Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 12:00 PM at Tri-Cites Memorial Gardens, with Bro. Tommy James officiating.  Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Mr. Fuller was a US Army veteran and served in WWII.  He was a member of First Assembly Church of God.  He was in the Teamsters Local #402.  He retired from TVA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Lillian Smith Fuller; granddaughter, Kelley Leigh Whitehead.

Mr. Fuller is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Gertrude Fuller; daughters, Norma Whitehead (Butch) and Connie Goins (David); grandson, Brad Whitehead (Alicia); great-grandchildren, Nathan and Trace Whitehead; beloved pets, Sophie and Harley.

Pallbearers will be family.

You are invited to leave condolences at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com .