Edgar Ornell Fuller

Edgar Ornell Fuller, 83, discarded his earthly body and walked into glory on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at his home in Midway, New Mexico. Funeral services will be held at Church on the Move, 901 W Brasher Rd in Roswell, NM on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10 AM. Interment will follow at the General Douglas L. McBride Veteran’s Cemetery. Ornell was born on August 11, 1942, to Walter H. Fuller and Fannie Helmstetler in Roswell, NM. He attended Roswell High School, graduating in 1961. He enlisted in the United States Navy following graduation, achieving the rank of Aviation Electrician 3rd class. He married his beloved wife Tonya J. Schobey on April 19, 1963, who preceded him in death. He attended Church on the Move most recently and was a founding member of HIS House Church in Dexter, NM for 24 years prior. Ornell founded Midway Volunteer Fire Dept, serving as its only chief since its beginning in 1983. As chief, he received several awards, among which were Chaves County Character Counts Firefighter of the Year in 2016 and Midway Fire Station #2 was dedicated to him in 2010. Prior to retirement, Ornell worked as the assistant manager of Gibson’s in Roswell. But he considered his service to the Lord, his most important calling and everything he did was done “as unto Him”. Those that he leaves behind have beautiful memories to share and treasure until they are reunited with him in Heaven are his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jay and Toye from Lovington, Ron and Jeri from Dexter, Renee Fuller from Dexter, and Tim and Cindy from Dexter. Grandchildren Lawrence and Alexia Daveed from Dexter, Matthew and Kristen Cox from Pennsylvania, Zachary and Jessica Fuller from Roswell, Daniel and Heather Fuller from Roswell, Nathan Fuller and fiancée Taylor Nunez from Rowell, Mikayla Fuller from Washington, Timothy Fuller from Dexter, Serena and Josh Young from Hobbs, Tanner Abbott from Lovington, Laci and Salvador Lozoya from Portales, Jaivyn Fuller from Lovington, and Sawyer Fuller from Lovington. Great-grandchildren Nolan, Hallee, Samuel, Wyatt, Jachin, Judah, Westyn, Noah and CJ. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and son Ornell Jr. His entire life was the definition of service – loving God and loving others. His heart for ministry reflected his first love which was Jesus. Missions trips to Mexico, summer church camp counselor, leading Royal Rangers, riding the bus with mom to pick up littles for Wednesday night church and helping to feed them, watching all the little ones in the nursery – with the help of powdered donuts and Dr. Pepper, of course, preaching the Word of God whenever he had the chance and sowing his time, talent and treasure in everything he did. He made it a personal mission to make sure everyone had a Bible…giving them away even in his last days. And they were usually accompanied by a Midway Volunteer Fire Department pen…or two. Another part of his heart was on the football field. From watching Tim play through high school and college, to helping cheer on his grandkids with the loudest siren he could find, to filming Dexter and Roswell High team practices and games, he loved it all. He was instantly recognized wherever he went …his gray truck could be seen at the cemetery everyday spending time with his sweetheart, and also at the airport, watching planes. His grandkids spent many days riding in his old van – sitting on buckets – eating Allsup’s BBQ sandwiches and watching the airplanes. Pallbearers are Lawrence Daveed, Matt Cox, Zachary Fuller, Daniel Fuller, Nathan Fuller, Timothy Fuller, Sal Lozoya, Jaivyn Fuller and Sawyer Fuller. Honorary pallbearers are his great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Gideons to continue his legacy of spreading the Gospel.

Edgar Ornell Fuller

August 11, 1942 - May 10, 2026