Gary C. Fuller, 67, of Springfield, MO, was born on August 17, 1947. After graduating Southwest Missouri State University he served his country with honor in the Army and returned to a career in business. Known to his friends as "Dad Fuller", he loved life and the St. Louis Cardinals. He passed away June 29, 2015 after a brief illness. Through his illness he was surrounded by his sister, Mrs. Michael T. Ewing (Diane); two nephews, Brian Ewing and Anthony Ewing; and his lifelong friends, Steve Deatherow, Marshfield, MO, and Mike Hachtel, Springfield. Services will be held in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery,Springfield, MO, on July 6, 2015 at 2 p.m. with full military honors. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.