FULTON, Thomas John, 48, of Bellaire, Ohio passed away on February 23, 2011 in Wheeling Hospital, with his family by his side, as the result of an accident.

He was born August 6, 1962 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, son of Thomas Leonard and Mary Ann Fulton.

Tommy was a former employee of Riesbecks Food Market in St. Clairsville; a graduate of Bellaire High School; member of the Big Reds Touchdown Club and the Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Club. He was a member of St. John The Divine Greek Orthodox Church in Wheeling and attended the South Bellaire United Methodist Church in Bellaire.

In addition to his parents, Thomas Leonard and Mary Ann Fulton of Bellaire, he is survived by his former wife, Darlene Fulton; daughters, Nikki Fulton and Holly Fulton; a son, Tommy Fulton of the home; several, cousins, aunts, uncles, and three special friends, Esther, Maria and Poppy.

He loved and enjoyed his children and was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2 p.m. until time of service at 4:30 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio with Rev. Jim Hoff officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the South Bellaire United Methodist Church.