John “Randel” Fulford, 81, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on March 15, 2026, surrounded by his family and dear friends.

Randel was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and raised in Enterprise, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University and later served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam and Cold Wars as a Russian interpreter stationed in Turkey. He then continued his military service by working with the National Security Agency.

Randel later returned to Enterprise where he, his father, and his brother built Fulford’s Auto Salvage, a well-known family business in the community for many years. He later retired to Fairhope with his wife Evelyn in 2010.

Randel was a soft-spoken and humble man who loved his family and enjoyed golf and tennis. His grandchildren were the greatest joy of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mavis Fulford, and his great-nephew, Justin Roebuck.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Evelyn Fulford; his children, Kellie Boudin (Freddie), Trip Snow and Thomas Snow; his grandchildren, Austin, Kaya, Gracelyn, and Brock; his brother, Larry Fulford (Betty); nieces, Toni Nolin (Randy) and Dawn Mason (Chris) and their families; and a special brother-in-law, Gordon Smith.

A memorial service will be held at Searcy’s Funeral Home, 1301 Neal Metcalf Road, Enterprise, AL, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with a eulogy being delivered at 2:15 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Parkinson’s foundation at www.parkinsons.org

Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family.