About

Dr. Bobby Gene Fulmer was a respected physician, civic leader, and educator in New Roads, Louisiana. Born in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, he graduated from Arcadia High School in 1952 before attending Louisiana State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1956. He completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at LSU Medical School in New Orleans in 1960. Following his graduation, he served with the U.S. Public Health Service, first in Norfolk, Virginia, and later at the outpatient clinic in Mobile, Alabama. In July 1963, he opened his private medical practice in New Roads, beginning a career that would span decades and deeply impact the community.

Coming from a family long devoted to education and public service, Dr. Fulmer was the son of Eugene A. Fulmer, a county agent and former teacher, and the nephew of Dr. L. L. Fulmer, Dean of the LSU College of Education. This heritage influenced his commitment to both medicine and education. In 1966, he successfully ran for the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board from the Ninth Ward, where he worked on issues such as school safety, vocational training, and facility improvements. He also represented the parish at statewide educational meetings, including serving as a recorder at the Louisiana School Boards Association convention in 1968.

Beyond his medical practice and school board service, Dr. Fulmer was active in numerous community and civic organizations. He contributed generously to scouting in Pointe Coupee Parish, conducting first aid courses and donating his time to perform physical examinations for local Boy Scout troops. A member of the New Roads Lions Club for more than a decade, he rose through the ranks to serve as its president in 1975. That same year, he was named to the Board of Directors of the Bank of New Roads, reflecting his growing role in parish business and civic affairs.

Dr. Fulmer’s life was also marked by a passion for recreation and fellowship. He was an accomplished golfer, winning the inaugural Country Club Mardi Gras Tournament in 1964 and competing regularly in local events. His wife, Tommie Joffrion Fulmer, was equally active in community life, serving as principal of the First Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School, which drew hundreds of children each summer. Together they raised four children — Gene, Mike, Doug, and Fran — balancing professional dedication with a strong commitment to family and faith.

By the 1970s, Dr. Fulmer had firmly established himself not only as a trusted physician in Pointe Coupee Parish but also as a leader in education, business, and civic life. From his early decision to open a medical practice in New Roads to his later roles in community leadership, he embodied the values of service, professionalism, and care for others. His contributions to medicine, education, and local institutions left a lasting imprint on the people and history of Pointe Coupee Parish.

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