Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Jimmy Rudolph Fulwiley

Bro. Jimmy Rudolph “PIG” Fulwiley began the journey of his earthly life on July 7, 1949, with parents, Jimmy and Billy Dove Fulwiley. He soon acquired the Nickname “PIG,” which everyone in the community knew him as. Early in life, he joined Mt. Vernon M. B. Church, Louisville, MS and later united with New Zion M. B. Church, Louisville, MS. He attended Noxapater Colored School, Noxapater, MS. 

Jimmy was married to the former Lorraine Gladney for a period of time. He had no children, but helped with his nieces and nephews. He worked various jobs as a laborer. He enjoyed working on cars and tires. Mostly, he enjoyed just chilling with family and friends.
On January 8, 2022, Jimmy’s lungs unexpectedly collapsed and he entered eternal life at the residence of his special friend, Virginia Triplett.
 
He was preceded in eternal life by his parents, Jimmy and Billy Dove Fulwiley and Siblings: Willie Tom Fulwiley, Eddress Dean Davis, and Edna Earl Fulwiley.

Jimmy “PIG” leaves to cherish fond memories of his life. Siblings: Willie Faye Fulwiley (Syracruse, NY) and Ralph Fulwiley (Noxapater, MS), niece, Vickie Fulwiley (Arlington, TX), Brittany Walker (Brandon, MS) Joella Fulwiley and Tammy Fulwiley (Syracuse, NY), nephews, Willie Shun Davis (Liverpool, NY), Demarcus Davis (Noxapater, MS) Kendrick Fulwiley and Terry Fulwiley (Syracuse, NY), special friend, Virginia Triplett, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service was held on January 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Mount Vernon Cemetery, 45 N Money St., Noxapater, MS 39346