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Bill Fultz Obituary
Bill Fultz, age 69, of Harrogate, Tennessee, was born July 10, 1945, and passed away Feb. 4, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was saved and baptized at an early age at the Oak Grove Baptist Church; later on, he became a faithful member and trustee of Shawanee Baptist Church, He was a graduate of Forge Ridge High School, then worked at Ford Motor Company in Ypsilanti, Michigan, for 18 years. He and his wife, his high school sweetheart, then returned to Claiborne County where Bill owned and operated the Harrogate Gulf/BP Station for 30 years. Bill served his community as an activist by also being an alderman for the City of Harrogate from 1993-2001, then as Mayor of the City of Harrogate from 2001-2015. In 2012, he was elected as Road Superintendent of Claiborne County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Geneva Brooks Fultz; brother-in-law, Clifford Peters; nephews, Derrick Montgomery, Lawrence Langford and Wayne Blakemore.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Joyce Gilbert Fultz; daughters, Lisa Fultz of Fenton, Michigan, and Kim and Matt Neverstitch; grandsons, Zach and Nich Neverstitch; sisters, Bennie (Jr) Massengill, Net Peters, Brenda Carol (Bill) Montgomery; brother, Terry Fultz and Linda Fultz; sister, Gail Fultz Miracle and brother, Fred (Karen) Fultz all of the Harrogate area. Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Special friends, Ronnie Pittman and Nellie Daniels.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shawanee Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 140, Shawanee, TN 37867.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Feb. 7, from 4-7 p.m. at the Shawanee Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Lawrence Fultz, Rev. Ronnie Pittman and Rev. John Gibbons officiating. Josh Peters will be the pianist.
Graveside service will be held at the Oak Grove Cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, with Zach Neverstitch, Nich Neverstitch, Dan Peters, Justin Peters, Jason Fettinger, Chris Fultz and Andrew Fultz serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Shawanee Baptist Church and Ssg. Adam Miracle.
Coffey Funeral Home in charge.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bill Fultz
Tony and Mary Mayes
June 2, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss. In our prayers.
Clifford & Margaret (Seals) Bull
April 14, 2015
To all of Billy's family: May the peace and love of God be felt by each of you during this time of grief. With deepest sympathy, Clifford & Margaret (Seals) Bull
Deborah Ellis
February 13, 2015
Deepest condolences to Joyce and family.
Bill was a fine person, friend and neighbor and a huge asset to the community. He encouraged and supported a better Harrogate. He will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Deb
teressa southern
February 11, 2015
Sorry for your loss, prayers
February 11, 2015
He was a great leader and friend. I will continue to pray for Joyce and the family.
Frank Smith
Betty and Bob Smith
February 10, 2015
Joyce and family...you are in our hearts and prayers...you and Harrogate have lost a real friend...
Melinda Carter
February 8, 2015
Was so sad hearing of your loss. May God bless you and your family with his promise to one day meet again.
February 8, 2015
Joyce, just learned of Bill's passing. You are in my thoughts even though years and miles have separated us. May his memory be a blessing to you and your girls.
Love, your cousin Gloria Sharp Bogartz
Hilton Head Island, SC
Donnie & Anna Laws
February 7, 2015
So sorry for your loss. He was a good friend. May he rest in peace.
Geneva Guthrie
February 7, 2015
Joyce and family
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing.
May God bless you and your family. will keep you in my prayers
Kim Moyers
February 7, 2015
So sorry Joyce for your loss!!! Bill was always the nicest man to talk with I really enjoyed him at auto parts store and getting gas from him!! We laughed alot and talked about alot fun things!! Harrogate will never be same without him!!
Norman Chadwell
February 7, 2015
The Fultz Family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Norman and Carruth Chadwell, Blakely, GA
mike lester
February 7, 2015
Bill is a good man with a good heart. I will miss him. our prayers to Joyce and his girls.
Mike & Colleen Lester
Leroy & Kathy Hopkins
February 7, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss, Joyce. We wish we could be there. We are just concerned with the crowd and Leroy can't stand like that. You and yours are in our prayers. If there is anything we can do let us know. Bill will be missed.
Joe Massengill
February 7, 2015
To the Fultz Family,
We are sorry to learn of your loss in Bill's death.
We will pray for the "peace of God" for you during this time of heart break.
Phil 4: 6, 7
Joe & Judy Massengill & Family
Charlotte, NC
February 7, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a fine man and will be missed by everyone.
Don and Bette Emmett,
Middlesboro, KY
Teddy Gilpin
February 7, 2015
We are deeply sorry for your loss , you all are in our prayers ! We really thought the world of Bill and really grateful for all he did for Teddy and our family.
Sincerely, Teddy and Melissa Gilpin
Mackie Thomas
February 7, 2015
Bill will be missed and we are very sorry for this loss to his family.
Tom and Laura Mackie
Renee Roper
February 7, 2015
I am sadden by the passing of Bill,his love for Harrogate will be missed.May God wrap his arms around his family and give them a loving peace.My prayers are with you, and his friends.
February 7, 2015
Joyce, very sorry to read about Bill's passing. Both of you were very kind to me. Jerry Cooksey, Sr. 865-228-7940, 105 Liberty Ct. Oak Ridge, Tn. Please let me know if I can help you or your family in any manner.
Pam Ball
February 7, 2015
Kim and family, so sorry for your loss may God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
February 6, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Charles and Ruth Alice White
February 6, 2015
Joyce and family. We are very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Charles and Ruth Alice White
February 6, 2015
Joyce and family. We are extremely sad to hear of Bill's passing. May God comfort you is our prayer. Bill was a man of great integrity, we will miss him.
February 6, 2015
Joyce & Family -
We are so very sorry for your great loss. Bill was such a kind & wonderful man and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Ron & Cathy Caldwell
Mike & Lisa (Mason) Crabtree
February 6, 2015
Sorry to hear of the passing of Bill, he was always kind and considerate and a help to those in need. Joyce, you the girls and the family will be in our prayers. God bless you all.
February 6, 2015
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a good man and dear friend. Deepest sympathy to Joyce and the girls.
Joy Robertson
Kenneth Mills
February 6, 2015
Rip...Bill ...you will be missed dearly....knew Bill for a long time considered him my friend......
Judi Swilling
February 6, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family. Bill was a great man and a good friend. I will miss him terribly.
Elvin and Edna Owens
February 6, 2015
Joyce and family, we send our deepest sympathy. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. We love you. Elvin, Edna, Debbie & Douglas
Jenna Jefferson
February 5, 2015
Such sad news. Bill was kind, considerate, always helpful & a true father figure to me many times. I am heartbroken about learning of his illness & passing. He has done much for our community & much more for its residents. You shall be missed my friend. Prayers for you Joyce & the family!!
sherry hensley
February 5, 2015
May you rest in peace Bill fultz I may had not known you all my life but you were a great man and you are my family. you were always kind to me and my heart. Ways heavy we never got the chance to set and go though all the old photos. My prays go to all his family . he will be truly missed
Edna Collins
February 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
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