Obituary for Burt James Fulton

[Colonel] Burt James Fulton, adored husband and father, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ July 13th, 2016 in Delaware, Ohio. Born January 16, 1925 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late Parker and Grace (Warnock) Fulton. Burt is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years; Barbara Joy (Anderson) loving children; Robin (Allen) Schmidt of Westerville, Bradley (Eileen) Fulton of Westerville, and Joseph (Lisa) Fulton of Findlay, Ohio. Adoring grandchild; Erik, Matthew, Sarah, Brooke, Erin, Abby, Hannah, and Parker; 19 great grandchild; brother to the late Ruth Phillips. Uncle to the late Parker and Raleigh Phillips. A 1943 graduate of Lakewood High School. Burt honorably served in the US Army during WWII in three European campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge as a squad leader in an Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon of the 417th Infantry Regiment. He earned the Bronze Star with Cluster and Valor, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, and Purple Heart. He was a senior parachutist with a combat jump, and glider forces qualified. Following WWII, Burt graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor Degree in 1951. On August 5, 1948 Burt married Barbara in OakPark, Illinois. Eventually settling in Rocky River, Ohio to raise their family. As partner of Galligher, Sharpe, Fulton, & Norman law-firm Burt became one of America’s best known defense attorneys. Most notable representing the Ohio National Guardsmen in the Kent State trials. In spite of Burt’s monumental professional success, he remained a humble and honorable man. All who loved and admired him will remember his intellectual brilliance, passion, humor, and honesty. By the grace of God, Burt overcame great adversity to become a legend of his own leaving behind an extraordinary and everlasting legacy. Memorial Service will be held 2:30pm Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Grace Church 7600 Liberty Rd. Powell, Ohio 43065. Pastor Rick Nuzum officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Army Emergency Relief aerhq.org.