Our Friend...

My mom and her friends have always been part of my life. I met Pat when I was 8 years old and he came to be the pastor at my church. His wife Sherry and my mom became great friends. From then on, Pat has always been part of my life...whether it was at church, get-togethers with the friends, or those big life events. Pat was there. He was the quiet guy with a quick wit. It was always a pleasure to visit with Pat. He always seemed to love life and the people he encountered. I wanted to take a quick minute to honor our friend and the beautiful life he lived! God bless you Pat! We'll miss you!

REV. PATRICK L. "PAT" FULBRIGHT, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2008, at his home. Born in Bristow, Okla., he was a graduate of Oklahoma City University and Perkins School of Theology at S.M.U. He served United Methodist Churches in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico before coming to North Indiana Conference to serve the Young Adult Ministry Project in Fort Wayne. He served the following churches in North Indiana: Saint Joseph U.M.C. (1976-78), Pleasant Chapel-Zion U.M.C's (1978-84), Harlan U.M.C. (1984-90), Albany U.M.C. (1990-95), Crescent Avenue U.M.C. (1995-2000) and currently at N. Scipio U.M.C. He was a member of Northeast Indiana GTO Club. As an ordained United Methodist Minister, his life was ministry. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Sherry L. Fulbright of Fort Wayne; many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Saint Joseph United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Road, with calling two hours prior. Rev. Russ Abel officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Burial in Scipio Cemetery, Harlan. Memorials to N. Scipio U.M.C., Saint Joseph U.M.C. or any United Methodist Church he served.