James Andre

Fuller

James Andre Fuller departed this life on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at his home on Brookley Blvd. Andre was born on March 9, 1973, to Sheila Watkins and James Fuller, Jr. Andre was raised in Toledo, Ohio, surrounded by a village of family, extended family, and friends. Andre attended DeVilbiss High School, and after high school, he enlisted in the Navy, where he served for several years before being honorably discharged.

Andre worked at Johnson Control for many years and was affectionately regarded by his co-workers. Andre continued to work after his illness, remaining optimistic and never complaining.

Andre was preceded in death by his mother, Sheila Watkins; maternal grandparents, B. Marie Marr-Watkins and Clifford Watkins; and uncle, O. Ramont Watkins.

Andre is survived by his daughter, Onyx Lawson (Mario); father, James Fuller, Jr. (Cynthia), of Lee's Summit, Missouri; brothers, Aaron Watkins of Toledo, Ohio, and James Fuller III; nephew, Aaron Watkins Jr.; uncle, Wynn Watkins (Brenda); great-uncle, Alfred Marr; and a host of family and friends.

"To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven." — Ecclesiastes 3:1