Joel Thomas Fuller

Joel Fuller, 57, of Searcy, died Thursday, May 27, 2015. He was born June 20, 1957 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, the son of Claudius and Irene Fuller. Joel is survived by his mother, Irene Fuller; two nieces, Gigi Davis (Gary) and Lara Humphries (Todd); two nephews, Shawn Carroll (Heather) and Jared Fuller (Jennifer); a host of great-nieces, nephews and cousins and one of his favorite cousins, Kristen Langley Whitkanack, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his father; a brother, Larry Fuller and a sister, Claudia Edwards. Joel was the president of People First of Arkansas, an organization that supports people with disabilities. He excelled with computers and electronics. He was also a member of Searcy First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 2 until 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Searcy. Funeral services will start at 3 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Gum Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.