Official Obituary of
Dr Charles Fullenwider
August 23, 1916 ~ October 1, 2016 (age 100) 100 Years Old
Dr Fullenwider Obituary
Dr. Charles Glendenning Fullenwider passed away October 1st, 2016. He was 100 years of age. He was born August 24, 1916 to Dr. Charles M. Fullenwider and Nancy G. Fullenwider, who had settled in Muskogee prior to statehood.
He attended school in Muskogee, then undergraduate school at O.U.; and Medical School at the University of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis. He did a Residency in Internal Medicine, then served in the Army Medical Corp during WWII.
After the service he trained in ophthalmology at Baylor Medical Center in Houston, Texas, where me met and married the love of his life, Katherine Berry. They had 50 wonderful years together.
They returned to Muskogee in 1949, where he practiced eye surgery until his retirement in 1991, on his 75th birthday.
He was preceded in death by his wife "Kay."
He is survived by his two children: Kathy Mosher, and her husband Michael; Dr. Chuck Fullenwider, and his wife Susan. Four Grandchildren: Dr. Connor Fullenwider, and his wife Erin; Cody Mosher, and her fiancee Macy McCullough; Cara Marie Fullenwider; and Billy Mosher; and one great grandchild, Charlie Fullenwider.
Charles, along with his grandfather, father, son, and grandson, was one of five physicians in the Fullenwider family.
He was active in the Muskogee community throughout his life. He served on many boards including the Library Board, and took great pleasure in teaching literacy to adults and inspiring others to teach.
For a number of years he volunteered at the Kelly B. Todd Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Clinic.
He was a member of Rotary Club for over 60 years and was a life-long member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, where he served in several capacities, including the Board of Trustee's.
After retirement, his love of adventure and knowledge never ceased. He traveled to 92 countries and at the age of 87 went to Antarctica, completing his bucket list of traveling to all 7 continents.
Always the consummate gentleman; his family and friends will remember him for his kindness, sharp wit, and beautiful Zinnia Gardens.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Charles G. Fullenwider will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday October 5, 2016, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2130 W Okmulgee, Muskogee OK 74401, or the Kelly B. Todd Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Clinic at PO Box 2643 Muskogee OK, 74402
The family has entrusted Bradley Family Funeral Service with the arrangements. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.bradleyfuneralservice.com
He attended school in Muskogee, then undergraduate school at O.U.; and Medical School at the University of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis. He did a Residency in Internal Medicine, then served in the Army Medical Corp during WWII.
After the service he trained in ophthalmology at Baylor Medical Center in Houston, Texas, where me met and married the love of his life, Katherine Berry. They had 50 wonderful years together.
They returned to Muskogee in 1949, where he practiced eye surgery until his retirement in 1991, on his 75th birthday.
He was preceded in death by his wife "Kay."
He is survived by his two children: Kathy Mosher, and her husband Michael; Dr. Chuck Fullenwider, and his wife Susan. Four Grandchildren: Dr. Connor Fullenwider, and his wife Erin; Cody Mosher, and her fiancee Macy McCullough; Cara Marie Fullenwider; and Billy Mosher; and one great grandchild, Charlie Fullenwider.
Charles, along with his grandfather, father, son, and grandson, was one of five physicians in the Fullenwider family.
He was active in the Muskogee community throughout his life. He served on many boards including the Library Board, and took great pleasure in teaching literacy to adults and inspiring others to teach.
For a number of years he volunteered at the Kelly B. Todd Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Clinic.
He was a member of Rotary Club for over 60 years and was a life-long member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, where he served in several capacities, including the Board of Trustee's.
After retirement, his love of adventure and knowledge never ceased. He traveled to 92 countries and at the age of 87 went to Antarctica, completing his bucket list of traveling to all 7 continents.
Always the consummate gentleman; his family and friends will remember him for his kindness, sharp wit, and beautiful Zinnia Gardens.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Charles G. Fullenwider will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday October 5, 2016, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2130 W Okmulgee, Muskogee OK 74401, or the Kelly B. Todd Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Clinic at PO Box 2643 Muskogee OK, 74402
The family has entrusted Bradley Family Funeral Service with the arrangements. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.bradleyfuneralservice.com
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