John Rogers Fulkerson, age 84, of New Canaan, CT, beloved husband of Mary Ann B. Meils, passed away peacefully after struggling for several months following a brain injury.
John Fulkerson
Born in Goose Creek, Texas on November 23, 1943, he was the younger of two brothers born to Roy and Mildred Fulkerson. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School where he was a star track athlete. His love of running continued into college, where he competed in cross country at Texas A & M University. After which he earned a PhD in Psychology at Baylor University. He was a Texas licensed psychologist for his entire career.
He served his country in the Central Intelligence Agency before embarking on a successful career in the private sector. John’s work focused on assessment, leadership identification and executive development for many major corporations. Later, he worked as an independent consultant based in New York City for many years.
Outside work, John believed in fully participating in civic life, and did so by serving on several boards and in elective offices, including as a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, President of The Exchange Club of New Canaan, Woodway Country Club and the New Canaan Ethics Board.
He is preceded in death by his parents, both of Baytown, Texas and his brother, Roy L. Fulkerson, Jr of Hoschton, Georgia.
John is survived by his wife, Mary Ann B. Meils of New Canaan, CT.
John’s family includes his son, Jonathan (wife Kimberley, sons Haden & Landon) of Westerville, Ohio, a daughter, Jennifer Wilhelm (daughters Aspen & Mila) of Austin, Texas and stepsons W. Douglas Meils (son Ronan & daughter Sonja) of Brooklyn NY, Matthew Thomas Meils (son Matthew Thomas Meils, Jr) of Ellensburg, WA and John Fredrick Meils (daughters Collette & Cecilia) of Brooklyn, NY.
A memorial will be planned for later in the spring. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, friends consider a donation to the Exchange Club of New Canaan.
John was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
The Fulkerson family is being compassionately cared for by the Staff at Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main Street, New Canaan CT 06840.
For online condolences please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com.
I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Getting to know John was one of the highlights of my time serving on the New Canaan Ethics Board. He exemplified understated public service and always had great stories to share. I will miss him.
What a great person. He will be missed by many.
John Fulkerson was a “good old boy” in the best sense of the word, a gentle man and a gentleman, a man of grace and humility. I am happy to have called him my friend.
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. John was a wonderful man, and he was so proud of his family. He had tremendous common sense. He led an interesting life. Rest in peace Dear Sir.
First met John at the Exchange Club where we both quickly learned our paths crossed in the past so we had much to discuss. John understood people and had extraordinary gift of positive thought and expression. He will be missed