Paul Alan Fulford, 89, Ligonier, passed on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on April 28, 1929, the son of Nathan M. and Vada J. (Sparrow) Fulford in Wawaka. On June 4, 1950, he married Virginia Rose Carpenter.

Survivors include: his sweetheart of 68 years, Virginia Fulford, Ligonier; three children: Barry A. (Vonzeal) Fulford, Albion; Terry (Susan) Fulford, North Webster; and Cyndi (Keith) Yoder, Ligonier; six grandchildren: Jason, Tamara, Melissa, Michael, Caitie, and Anna; twelve great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and two siblings: Georgia Snyder, Goshen; and Joseph C. Fulford, Ligonier.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings: Marion Fulford, Donald Fulford, and Harry Lee Fulford; along with a granddaughter, Tiffany Ritter.

Mr. Fulford retired in 1991 from Kidd & Company after 37 years of faithful service. Following his retirement, he enjoyed wintering in “Frost Proof” Florida with his bride for many years. He was a member of the Wawaka United Methodist Church and a past president and member of the Sparta Conservation Club in Kimmell. More than anything, loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held in Paul’s honor from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 3, at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767.

A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center in Ligonier. Burial will follow at a later date in Cosperville Cemetery in Cosperville. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.