Rev. Dan D. Fuller

Daniel Douglas Fuller, 89, of Watkinsville, Georgia, finished his earthly mission and was gathered to his people October 31, 2022. A native of Jackson County, he was born May 15, 1933 to William Dennis and Reba Lowe Fuller. He was a graduate of Bob Jones University and pastored four congregations in more than fifty years of ministry: Providence Baptist (Madison County), Moon’s Grove Baptist (Madison County), Briarwood Baptist (Oconee County) and Salem Baptist (Oglethorpe County).

Pastor Fuller’s life was marked by many things: an avid sports enthusiast, he served as team chaplain for football teams in Madison and Oconee counties; he was a sports writer (AKA dandsports) for Madison County and Oconee County; host to seventeen pilgrimages to The Holy Land; a committed friend and faithful benefactor for Penfield Addiction Ministries. When not in the pulpit Dan was often found on the softball field, or the sidelines underneath Friday night lights or on the golf course.  He was widely known for his constant and contagious smile as well as his genuine love for people. His probing questions always led to an opportunity to talk about things that matter most – a person’s relationship with Jesus Christ, which he felt was his life’s mission till his final breath. He finished that mission strong!

Pastor Fuller was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Spinks Fuller. He leaves behind four daughters: Beverly (Bill) Chandler, Debbie (Tony) Burnett, Sherri Fuller, Joy (Chris) Miller. He was affectionately known as “Papa” to Danny, Rebecca, Jessica, Melissa, Dennis, Dustin and Heather; and, as “Grand Papa” to Kathryn, Garrett, Gavin, Ella, Caleb, Isabelle, Hunter, Madelyn, Braden, Natalie, Harper, Eliza, Nora, JJ, John Luke and Jacob.

The family will receive visitors Thursday, November 3, 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Lord and Stephens West (Oconee County). A service to honor the life of Pastor Fuller will be Friday, November 4 at 11:00 AM at Briarwood Baptist Church (Oconee County); he will lie in state 10:00 – 10:45 AM. Burial will be at Moon’s Grove Baptist Church (Madison County).

Officiating will be Mike Ricks, Brody Bearden and Matt Wethington. Pallbearers are Bill Chandler, Danny Chandler, Dennis Chandler, Dustin Chandler, Tony Burnett and Chris Miller. Honorary pallbearers are deacons who served with Pastor Fuller during his pastorates.

The family is thankful to St. Mary’s Home Hospice especially the kind and tender attention of Danielle, Veronica, Laura, Crystal and Kimberly to Pastor Fuller during his illness. In lieu of flowers to honor Pastor Fuller’s life, memorial gifts may be made to Penfield Addiction Ministries at 1061 Mercer Circle, Union Point, GA 30669.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com