ASHEVILLE, NC — Ernest Fuller passed away on September 19, 2015 at the age of 88. Mr. Fuller was born in Wilton, NY on August 27, 1927 to Beecher and Emily Fuller.
Ernest proudly served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. A talented entrepreneur and businessman, he was the founder of Ernie’s Grocery, a longtime staple in the Wilton area.
Ernest was an active member of the Greenfield Masonic Lodge, American Legion and Gurn Springs Trinity United Methodist Church. He was an avid fisherman and square dancer who loved to travel throughout the country in his RV.
Mr. Fuller is survived by his wife, Virginia, sons, E. Daniel (Joyce), Darryl (Ginger), Darren, stepsons, Jeff (Gail) Hawkins, Guy (Sandy) Hawkins and Kevin (Kristi) Hawkins, daughter Dawn (David) Cherry, stepdaughters, Karen (Tom) McClean, Joanne (Bob) Lein, and Christine Burgoyne, and 27 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Ernest was predeceased by his wife and mother of his children, Doris Allen Fuller and his wife Jane Hawkins Fuller, sons, David and Dale, brother Bill and sister Beatrice Hammond.
Services are under the direction of the Tunison Funeral Home will be held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made at tunisonfuneralhome.com.
