On Monday, December 11, 2017, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom closed the eyes of our beloved brother, Howard Lee Fullwoood and whispered: "Peace be Still".

Howard was Christian by Faith, he was born in Steubenville, Ohio, April 5, 1941, to the late Gatewood C. Fullwood and Velma M. Wheeler. He graduated from Steubenville High School in 1959. He joined the United States Army on August 18, 1959, he served the 101st Airborn Division, where he served as a Paratrooper during the Vietnam War and received an honorable discharge.  He was also a member of the American Legion David Walker Post #274, Steubenville.

After returning from the service, Howard was employed by and retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company.  He worked in the pickling coating department. Due to various health concerns, Howard had been a resident at the Carriage Inn Nursing Facility in Steubenville over the past 7 years, where he was known for his easy-going nature and quiet ways. The staff fondly referred to him as a man of few words. He had a huge generous heart. Howard was honest and fun loving. One of his favorite pass times was reading and especially enjoyed Western Novels.

He liked playing all types of card games and liked to play any type of numbers games. He loved being around his family and friends. From a very tender age, all four of his sisters called him "Howdy Doody".

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edward Earl Fullwood.

He leaves to cherish his memory; two brothers, James (Gerri) Fullwood of Steubenville,  and Michael (Kim) Fullwood of Hyattsville, MD; four sisters, Janice Fullwood of Steubenville, Michele Solomon of Columbus, Ohio; Joan Holmes of Berlin, NJ and Christina Smith of Sicklerville, NJ; a daughter, Karissa King of Steubenville; two grandchildren, Bryce Gaston of Steubenville and Raven Kelley United States Navy PS3,a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.