{"id":34341,"date":"2026-04-03T06:25:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=34341"},"modified":"2026-04-03T06:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:32:45","slug":"brandon-lee-fulk-19-of-farina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/obits\/34341-brandon-lee-fulk-19-of-farina\/","title":{"rendered":"Brandon Lee Fulk (19) of Farina"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>Brandon Lee Fulk, age 19, of Farina, Illinois passed away tragically on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at their home in Farina.<\/p>\n<p>Brandon was born on August 26, 2006, in Effingham, Illinois the son of Missy Ann Jones. A graduate of South Central High School, Brandon carried with him the values and lessons fostered during his formative years. His professional path was notably marked by his unique tenure at Frost Buddy in Effingham, where he brought his distinct perspective and work ethic to the role.<\/p>\n<p>Brandon was much more than his career. He was an avid fitness enthusiast, embracing the discipline and vigor that came with his workouts. Alongside his passion for fitness, he found joy in video gaming, often sharing these moments with his brother and friends, strengthening bonds that he cherished deeply. Known within his circle as the family protector, Brandon&#8217;s drive to see his family excel was a defining characteristic, reflecting his unwavering support and care. Brandon has a huge muscle car fan after getting a Ford Mustang for his first car, and was so proud of it.<\/p>\n<p>Brandon is survived by his mother: Missy (Kyle) Adler of Farina; father who raised him: Billy Landreth of La Clede; a sister: Audrey Jones of Farina; his grandmother: Lisa Berkel of Effingham; and a host of good friends.<\/p>\n<p>Funeral services to celebrate the lives of Brandon and Zach will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, April 3, 2026, at the McGriff Funeral Home in Kinmundy. Burial will follow the services at Keens Chapel Cemetery, Farina, Illinois. A visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral home from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of Missy Adler to assist the family with expenses. To sign the guestbook online or to share a memory or story of Brandon or Zach, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/url9277.passare.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.C8tVvu7N6IKDYd-2BmJxeBeQjBkikgJMegp798Ca2mkNuG7IdD6wZ9Zz0uEZTtYvDdoylX_D6QME6zz7bvwnZNhAWKee-2B31pua-2F-2B0Fe-2Fw3tfwvPR0sUjemB7uioxXdlmS1rS8bYyOgXQ6bQQW-2B-2FG67Ib-2FLVuoLanj8mLKVxYAAkefCX8POlklooNcxnd-2B7fvCXMtwu3o23JjUfLG1NmrzzDgBuTH8GA7m4eiriKgsrin4EWYrfmSpXgmP50qm1WFOf77haLArPapj3BPq273bodujVlIg-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/url9277.passare.com\/ls\/click?upn%3Du001.C8tVvu7N6IKDYd-2BmJxeBeQjBkikgJMegp798Ca2mkNuG7IdD6wZ9Zz0uEZTtYvDdoylX_D6QME6zz7bvwnZNhAWKee-2B31pua-2F-2B0Fe-2Fw3tfwvPR0sUjemB7uioxXdlmS1rS8bYyOgXQ6bQQW-2B-2FG67Ib-2FLVuoLanj8mLKVxYAAkefCX8POlklooNcxnd-2B7fvCXMtwu3o23JjUfLG1NmrzzDgBuTH8GA7m4eiriKgsrin4EWYrfmSpXgmP50qm1WFOf77haLArPapj3BPq273bodujVlIg-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775258610601000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2G2TO3cHSA4ZhMNqwLdmIJ\">www.mcgriffandtriplettfh.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brandon Lee Fulk, age 19, of Farina, Illinois passed away tragically on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at their home in Farina. 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