Samuel Michael Fulkerson

Samuel “Mike” Michael Fulkerson
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the death of Samuel Michael Fulkerson on March 25, 2016 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Mike was born in Alton, Illinois on August 20, 1948 to Emily and Sam Fulkerson who preceded him in death. He was employed and retired from Laclede Steelmill in Alton, Illinois and was a member of the Masonic temple in Bridge City, Texas. He lived most of his life in Hartford, Illinois before moving to Bridge City, Texas. Mike had a larger than life personality and a heart of gold. He was the type of person you’d meet once and become fast friends with for life. He loved to fish and be in the woods. Oh, the fish stories he told! He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Johnson and husband Michael, and sons, Chris Fulkerson and wife Kerri, and Tim Fulkerson and wife Tracie. He is also survived by his brother Bill Fulkerson and wife Vickie. Also survived are his favorite “little” people, his grandchildren, who he was so very proud of: Braden, Anne, Keegan, Halen, Chris, Jr., Garrett, Aidan, and Justin. He will also be greatly missed by his side kick and constant companion, Shadow. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the nurses at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas for the care and compassion they extended during this difficult time. You are all awesome!

Visitation will be from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Monday, March 28, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Kevin Inman.

Serving as pallbearers will be Halen Borg, Keegan Johnson, Braden Borg, Michael Johnson, Chris Fulkerson, Jr., Garrett Fulkerson, Tim Fulkerson, and Chris Fulkerson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Humane Society of Southeast Texas at 2050 Spindletop Ave, Beaumont, TX 77705.