Alvin Corbit “Corby” Fulton, Sr.
April 14, 1945 - September 28, 2025
Alvin Corbit “Corby” Fulton, Sr., age 80, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on April 14, 1945, he was a son of the late Alvin L. and Gladys (Biddle) Fulton. Corby graduated from William Penn High School and then enlisted in the United States Army. He was a special forces Army Ranger and Para Trouper where he completed 63 jumps. Following his honorable discharge, he went to work for Joseph Seagram’s as a salesman, which later became Delaware Importers. There, Corby worked as a warehouse manager, retiring after many years of dedicated service.
Corby and Bonnie looked forward to trips to Northern Maine where they shared many special memories. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and crabbing. Corby loved spending his time tending to his vegetable garden. A friend to the community, he was a member of the Freemasons of the Ionic Lodge #31 since 2002.
In addition to his parents, Corby was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Bonnie Jean (May) Fulton; son, Gene Biddle; and sister, Janice Carter. He is survived by his children, Alvin “Corby” Fulton, Jr. (Heather) and Jennifer Spencer (Bobby); grandchildren, Logan Fulton and Kasey Bonk; sister, Mary Williams; and countless nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:30 am until 11:30 am on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a Masonic service will begin at 11:30 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:45 am. A committal service will follow in the chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Corby’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or online by clicking here.
Dianna DeRose
My deepest sympathies Corby. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Joanna Carr
So sorry for your loss Mr.Sr was a genuine, honest, loving, caring, man who will forever be remembered. And always left a positive imprint on anyone who he met.
Pam Marx
Corby was a wonderful person and a father figure to my brother and me. When I was in Middletown, I always felt safe knowing Corby was right down the street. I’m so glad you had such an amazing father! My heart goes out to the whole family, my condolences to all of you.
Gary Embert
I am very sorry for your loss. Corby and I went to school at Penn together. He will be missed by all.
Kathy Caulfield
My deepest condolences to you and your family in this difficult time. Corby was a beautiful person from the moment all the neighbors met at our welcome block party back in 1995. He will always be a war hero and survivor. He would always stop if he saw you walking as he was either going or coming back from DD’s for or with coffee to chat. He had a folder with him to show photos and tell stories of his time in service. He spoke of his wife and children each time with love and kindness. I’ll always remember when he made friends with our pup Tucker instantly. They enjoyed a special connection. Corby would have me test him on his Morse code which he knew like the back of his hand but enjoyed being tested as it made him feel proud. It was one thing he never wanted to forget. He was a proud man.
May he at peace and happy in the spirit world with his high school sweat heart Bonnie.
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Peggy (Allen)Small
Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Carol Christian Morole
I am so saddened to hear of Corbys passing. I have so many memories of time spent with Bonnie and your Dad. I also have some great memories with Corby and Jen. I’m praying for you to have many peaceful memories.
Carol Christian Morole. Your neighbor in Jefferson farms.
Lisa Sorantino
Corby, This is a beautiful tribute to your father. I was so sorry to hear about his passing. I’m keeping you and Heather, your extended family and all those who were touched by him in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Leonard family
After reading of Corby’s passing, it’s with a heavy heart that we send to each and everyone our sincere sympathy.
We all grew up together and have many fond memories of our adventures – especially fishing.
Corby and our brother John had a special bond – Army paratroopers.
So fitting that they will be so near in their resting place at the Vets.
Corby was a dear and loving friend and will be missed by many.
He is at peace in the arms of our loving Lord, so you too be at peace.
With love and prayers,
The Leonard family –
Peggy, Sherri. Theresa, Sissy
Lee Slattery
Deepest condolences on the loss of a great man and a great friend. I will always be grateful that I was able to reconnect and talk with him, on an almost a daily basis, for the last 2 years. I wish that I lived closer and could of done more for him, but we both enjoyed the hours we spent keeping each other company on the phone. Sometimes he would just practice his morse code for my ‘listening enjoyment’ or teach me German: Ich liebe dich, dein kleiner Schmetterling }:{
Until we meet again – you will be missed my friend!