Dr. Jasper Fullard Jr.

Jasper Fullard, Jr. MD was born July 26, 1939, Wrens, Georgia. He passed away quietly on May 12, 2026. He was number six of eleven children. (four girls and seven boys), to Carrie King Fullard Berry, Jasper Fullard Sr. and George Berry. His death was preceded by his parents, two sisters Mattie Ruth Fullard McFarland, and Louise Fullard Rozier, and three brothers Americus Fullard, James Fullard and Robert Fullard. His education began at Wrens High school in Wrens, Georgia, where he graduated in 1958. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science degree in Histology from Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. He married Patricia Evonne Strayhand on September 2, 1962. To this union three children were born, Kenneth Demetris, Cedric Jerome, and Karri Sirlena. They have 6 grandchildren. Kenneth married Reiko Ono-Fullard, they have 2 children, Izaya Ono- Fullard, and Keiko Ono-Fullard. Karri married Erik Comelli they have four children, Devontre Maurice Comelli, Jasper Erik Comelli, Gianna Yvonne Comelli, Laylana Anj’e Comelli. Jasper taught General Science at Lockman High School in Denton, Maryland for one year then went back to Tuskegee to receive his master’s degree in Histology. He later taught Zoology, Histology, Anatomy and Physiology at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa Alabama, before pursuing a Ph. D Degree in Anatomy and Physiology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin. After two years of study, he was accepted and enrolled into the school of medicine and received an MD Degree in 1974. He did his internship and residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Kansas City, Kansas. He Practice Medicine in Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO for forty years, before retiring. He received many awards and honors for community service in the greater metropolitan and Kansas City area. He was the co-founder of the Black Health Coalition in 1987. A not-for-profit organization. He served as Chairman of the board and President from 1987 till 2005. He was active on the board until 2013 and remained on the board until his death. He served on multiple boards and was a member of several organizations. He was a principal investigator of several clinical trials. He was very active in Community activities including Health Fairs, and multiple church prevention health care programs. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He was an active member of Ebenezer AME Church since July 1974. He served on the Trustee board, Steward board, Director of Lay activities, Chairperson for the Men’s Ministry, and many other special days. He also started a youth pre-med program at the church to encourage an interest in medicine, to increase the number of blacks in medicine. He was one of the lead singers in the Men’s Choir for many years. He leaves to honor his memory, his lovely wife Patricia Strayhand Fullard, two sons, Kenneth Demetris, (wife) Reiko Ono-Fullard, Cedric Jerome Fullard, one daughter, Karri Sirlena, (husband) Erik Comelli, a Special College roommate Sister Ms. Kimberly Patton. 6 grandchildren, Izaya Ono-Fullard, Keiko Ono-Fullard, Devontre Comelli, Jasper Comelli, Gianna Comelli and Laylana Comelli. 2 God children, Michael Allen Ridgely, and Ashlee Marie Brown. Sisters: Ada Kirby, Barbara Jordan, Sister-in-Law, Jeanette Fullard, Brothers: Samuel Fullard (Wife) Susan, Willie Fullard (wife) Carol, Calvin Steve Berry, (wife) Phyllis, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and Friends. My Prayer is that my family would continue to love and care for each other, and for my children, to take care of their mother who I love very much, and to celebrate my life with no tears. For my life was Blessed and Lived well, and to let the work I’ve done, Speak for Me. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday June 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church 3808 Emanuel Clever II Blvd. KCMO 64130. Interment: Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation:9:00– 11:00 a.m. at the Church. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolences may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com.

Dr. Jasper Fullard Jr.

July 26, 1939 - May 12, 2026