Fuller, Mr. O. Z., a resident of Fayetteville, GA and native of Opelika, AL, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) from Davis Memorial Mortuary Chapel, Minister Summer Fuller, Eulogist and Rev. Terry L. Magby, Officiant.
Interment is scheduled to follow at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Davis Memorial Mortuary directing.
Public Viewing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Davis Memorial Mortuary Chapel.
O. Z. Fuller was born September 8, 1943 in Opelika, Alabama to the late Posey and Zola Mae Floyd Fuller. He was a 1962 graduate of J. W. Darden High School in Opelika. He served his country honorably four years in the United States Air Force then transferred to the Ohio Air National Guard where he retired after more than 20 years of total military service at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.
O. Z. loved Jesus Christ. He diligently studied God’s Word by attending Bible Study Fellowship for more than 20 years. He was also a member of The Greater Little Zion Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA where he served as a Trustee and Facility Manager. O. Z. sang in the church’s male chorus where he enjoyed music ministry, camaraderie and the genuine love and connection of fellow chorus members.
Professionally, O. Z. served in Director positions for Water and Fleet Management at the City of Columbus – Water, Sewer and Power and the District of Columbia Water and Sewage Authority. He also served his community as a member of Past Grand Master of the King David Lodge #116 of Free and Accepted Prince Hall Masons in Columbus, Ohio.
O. Z.’s kindness, generosity and ability to connect with everyone he encountered will be missed. He is survived by: his daughters, Denise Fuller Taylor, Euless, TX and Allison Fuller (Lee) Parham, Columbus, OH; brothers, Pastor Jimmy (Glen) Fuller, San Diego, CA and L. C. (Georgia) Dawson, Cusseta, AL; sisters, Doris Cloud, Columbus, GA and Polly Bennett, Valdosta, GA; sister-in-law, Odell Fuller, Opelika, AL; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; special friends, Louise Fuller, Hattie Courtney, Brenda Jeter, Dr. Garvin Davis and Dr. Melenda Jeter and their children, Blair and Dylan Davis; the church family of The Greater Little Zion Baptist Church; other relatives and friends.
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic and the six-feet social distancing mandate from the CDC and the Alabama Department of Public Health, seating capacity is limited for the Funeral Services, however the regulations for the Committal/Interment Service at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery has no limit for attendance, and six-feet social distancing is required.
I extend my sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Mr. Fuller. His children Denise and Allison are my first friends whom I now call my sisters. I remember his quiet yet very powerful wisdom when teaching us children. Every event was a teachable moment and I appreciated him greatly for that alone. Sad that you are gone... but happy you are with our lord and savior.
Allison and Family... Just want you to know that I am praying for you. Your dad was one of the nicest people in this world. He will be missed. So much to say but cant seem to get the words out right. I love y'all and always will.
To The Fuller family, I was saddened by the news of the passing of Cousin OZ. I'm grateful I was able to bring mom (Odessa Miles Frazier) for the family reunion last year. Cousin OZ will be remembered for his kindness, may the fun-loving memories of him be cherished in your hearts.
We the Floyd family, (Roger, Willie, and Dot) are sending our condolences. We will keep the family in our prayers
I am mourning the loss of O Z. I shall miss his quiet counsel, advice and concern. Rest, my friend. Gloria
My dear family i know we all hate to see him go but.remember this he is only sleeping .i know we will get to see him again .Jehovah has him in his memory what great day that will be to see all of our love ones on that great day that Jehovah has promised
I will always remember the quiet young man who sat in the back of the class at Darden High School in the early sixties, little did we know that he was learning everything he could because that quiet young man graduated high school and went on a mission to do amazing things in Alabama, Georgia, Ohio, Maryland, Washington,DC and many other places.Thanks for the memories My Friend.Gone but you will never be forgotten.To Your Family:May They Find Strength,Comfort And Peace As They Face Tomorrow Without You.