Jacob Creth "Jake" Fuller

Jacob Creth “Jake” Fuller, 83, of McAllen, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York.

During Jake’s childhood, his father worked for the FBI and his family moved to many places throughout the US, including San Juan, Puerto Rico, McAllen, Texas and San Francisco, California.
He graduated High School in 1959 at Abraham Lincoln High School, in San Francisco. Jake went to East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas and graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism.

He had a successful career in Public Relations from 1964 to 1980, working for various firms in the Dallas Metroplex, including Titche’s, Fairchild Publications of New York, Women’s Wear Daily and Men’s Wear Magazines. He also worked for Public Relations Specialitst, Kim Ross. In 1980, he opened his consulting business, Starcom Consultants INC., first consulting in PR with Companies such as Dallas Area Rapid Transit, among others. Later transitioning to Lobbying, and moving to McAllen, Texas where he dedicated his Lobbying Interests in Health Care, Bail Bonds, among many various other issues until his death.

He is survived by his Longtime Companion, Luisa Fuller, Son, Jay Fuller, Daughter, Julie Fuller, (Eric Huntley), Brent Fuller (Michelle Fuller), Stepson Enrique Cardenas (Fiancee Katie Bechert)
Grandsons, Bladen Fuller, and Jaden Fuller Sister-in-Law, Linda Fuller.

Jake was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob L. Fuller and Janet M. Fuller As well as his brother, James H. Fuller.

Jake loved riding his Harley Davidson Trike Motorcycle, watching movies, especially old Westerns, reading political thrillers, and engaging in political discussions, especially as it relates to his work on the border.

He was an active member of McAllen First United Methodist Church.

A Memorial Service will be held at McAllen First United Methodist Church on October 12, 2024 at 11 AM.  There will be a brief prayer service for Jacob on October 13, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church in Commerce beginning at 2:00 p.m.  A graveside service at Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce, Texas will immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, Contributions can be made to the League of United Latin American Citizens, LULAC, McAllen First United Methodist Church, and/or First Presbyterian Church, Commerce.