David Gerard Fuller, 54, passed away Aug. 31, 2024, at his home after a long illness surrounded by family and friends.
He was born Sept. 29, 1969 to the late Dan and Janet (Rascher) Fuller in St. Louis, Mo.
David and Penny were united in marriage Oct. 14, 1989.
He was most recently employed at Kingsford Charcoal in Belle. Dave’s birth trade was carpentry. As a very talented master carpenter, Dave had his own construction/contracting business for years building numerous homes and commercial buildings in the St. Louis area, as well as around the state. He was known for his quality of work, which was second to none. Dave was a God-fearing man that loved our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a very blessed, gifted, intelligent man with extraordinary abilities to work on just about anything mechanical as well. There was nothing David couldn’t accomplish and always tried to share and teach others his talent. He would not hesitate to help anyone that needed it. He was a very generous and caring individual. He loved to laugh and joke around and be the life of the party. Dave loved to cook, both on the grill and in the kitchen. He loved to put on elaborate fireworks displays for family and friends. His interests over the years were hunting, fishing, golfing, cycling, weightlifting, gardening and his ultimate favorite interest was guns. Dave was a huge patriot and loved his 2nd Amendment rights. He loved everything about guns and loved shooting with friends.
He is survived by spouse, Penny Fuller of Belle; son Joshua Fuller (Janet); daughter (cousin) Assy Keck-Pulley (Matt); beautiful granddaughters, Elizabeth (16) and Victoria (9); second parents (in-laws), Stephen and Denise Tackitt and Jack and Bette Ledbetter; bonus sons, Anthony Valley (Breann), Trent Kinsey (Samantha), and Mike Green (Heather); and our remarkable friend, Clay McDaniel (Sara); and siblings, Terri Hillberry (late Dan) of Eureka, Margaret Fuller of St. Louis, Danny Fuller (Tracy) of Monroe City, and Joshua Fuller (Amber) of St. Louis; plus numerous nieces and nephews.
David Fuller will be missed by many.
Some last words that Dave would have liked everyone to remember — Don’t ride a train with your mouth open.
A visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 12, from 5–8 p.m. at Sassmann’s Chapel, 207 Linn Ave, Belle.
Burial will be held Friday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Shepard Hills Cemetery, 1925 Old State Road M, Barnhart.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family of Dave Fuller.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sassmann’s Chapel, Belle.
