Millard Fuller, 1935-2009
It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity, passed away suddenly, this Tuesday morning near Americus Georgia.
Millard was a self-made millionaire at a very young age who saw his relationship with his wife deteriorate. As part of that reconciliation with his wife Linda, they divested themselves of that wealth to begin a life of service.
Millard and Linda Fuller founded Habitat for Humanity in an abandoned barn on Koinonia Farms in 1976 with a goal of housing a million people. From those humble beginnings Millard took an idea, and created a movement.
Millard's leadership helped forge Habitat into a worldwide Christian housing ministry. Globally, Habitat has built over 300,000 homes and every 10 minutes, helps a family improve their housing situation in more than 100 countries around the world.
"I see life as both a gift and a responsibility. My responsibility is to use what God has given me to help his people in need."— Millard Fuller
Tomorrow, Millard's body will be returned to Koinonia Farms where he is to be buried surrounded by friends and family.
While we are saddened by this news, we are comforted in the knowledge that the man who created a home for millions, is home at last. We hope you will join us in offering your prayers and support to his wife Linda.
"Well done, good and faithful servant."— Matthew 25:21
To help continue Millard's legacy and make a gift in memoriam at www.charlestonhabitat.org
