Joseph C. Fulford

Joseph C. Fulford, age 87, of Ligonier, passed away at Goshen Hospital on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 5:15 AM. He was born on October 22, 1931 in Wawaka, IN to the late Nathan and Lavada (Sparrow) Fulford.  He married Mavis Conrad on September 11, 1954 in Albion, IN.  She passed away on August 27, 2016.

Joseph is survived by his daughters, Victoria L. Hamman of Ligonier, Kelley (Brent) Crowe of Kendallville, Tara (Joshua) Wentworth of Albion; 5 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren; and a sister, Georgia Snyder of Goshen.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brothers, Donald, Paul, Harry; and a son, Steven A. Fulford.

Joseph proudly served in the U.S. Army, 40 ^th Infantry, in the Korean War where he served two tours.  He worked at International Harvester for 30 years. Joseph loved playing cards, spending time with his family, the Cubs, going out to eat, Euchre and especially his grandchildren.

A visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Yeager Funeral Home from 4-8pm. Cremation will follow. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2pm at Cosperville Cemetery in Wawaka, IN where military honors will be rendered.  Pastor Joey Nelson of Stones Hill Community Church will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be directed to American Heart Association.