Juan Leonardo Fuller

Juan Leonardo Fuller (Tinker) was born on September 17, 1966, to the late Jimmy and Mary Fuller in Terre Haute, Indiana. He departed this life on August 1, 2023. Juan accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Pilgram Missionary Baptist Church. Juan graduated from Corvallis High School in 1984. He attended El Camino Jr. College for two years. He worked as a DJ in California. He later worked in maintenance for the Corvallis School District, WinCo Foods and Knoll Terrace Mobile Home Park. Juan’s son, Damon Michael Breen, was born in October 1994 and died six weeks later. The tragic loss affected Juan for the rest of his life. Though a Terre Haute native, Juan spent most of his life in Oregon and considered Corvallis his home, moving into town in 1974. Growing up, Juan was active in various activities, including the Boy Scouts of America, motocross and Little League Baseball. He briefly lived in Maryland before returning to the northwest to finish high school. Juan quickly became a football star playing linebacker for the Corvallis High School Spartans. Juan helped lead the team to its 1983 Class AAA State Championship, which was one of the highlights of his life. Juan was a music-lover, who self-taught himself to play bass guitar and the piano. He had a life-long dream of becoming a rapper and spent his spare time writing and playing music. Juan lived a colorful life, mostly on his own terms. Life was hard for him at times. He was homeless for a 14-year period, living on the streets and couch-hopping at friends’ houses in both California and Oregon. One of his happiest periods of his life was living in his own apartment. Juan was a big man who had an even bigger personality. He was happy and fun-loving. He was a friend to many and loved by many others. He was a father, son and brother but more than anything he will be missed. Juan leaves to cherish his fond memory: two sisters, Jacqueline J. Jones of Kenly, NC; Jennifer L. Fuller of Wendell, NC and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to GoFundMe under account, “Juan Fuller also known as Tinker.” A Celebration of Life will be at 1 p.m. Friday, August 11, at Kings Circle, 2110 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330.

Juan Leonardo Fuller

September 17, 1966 - August 1, 2023