Donald Fulenwider

Don Fulenwider, 87, of Hot Springs passed away surrounded by family he loved dearly, on September 14, 2015. He was born on October 12, 1927 in Newport, Arkansas to the late Vance and Anna Fulenwider.

Don graduated from Newport High School and was a member of the Greyhound Football Team. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a graduate of Henderson State University. Don worked in the sales department for Arkansas Power and Light in Gurdon and Hot Springs. He was also the Executive Director of Mid America Museum, Director of West Central Arkansas Development District and Arkansas Industrial Development Commission and served as the Director of Garland County Office of Emergency Services.

He was an active member of First United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Stewards and numerous other committees.

Don loved spending time with his family and his hobbies included golfing, fly fishing, duck hunting and Razorback football and basketball.

He is preceded in death by his sisters, Agnes Ashby (Frank), Sue Carey (Jim), and Virginia Grant; brothers, Lloyd Fulenwider (Mary) and Vance Fulenwider (Jane).

Don is survived by his wife of 62 years, Tish Fulenwider; daughter, Lea Ann Robicheaux and husband Mick; son, Steve and his wife Lori; grandchildren, Erin Bogard Rice (Steven), Kyle Bogard, Page Fulenwider Kanopsic (Joe), Melissa Fulenwider, Matthew Fulenwider, Marc Robicheaux (Rachel) and Ryan Robicheaux (Lindsey); great grandchildren, John, Jack, Anna Claire Rice, Emma, Ty, Ellie and Robin Robicheaux; and several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to Dr. Tim English, Dr. Mike Hickman and the staff of National Park Medical Center ICU.

Honorary Pallbearers include Joe Kaufman, Jim Lattre, Bill Terry, Jack Burney, Charlie Canterberry, Brooks Clem, Bill Creason, Ellis Cokes, Frank Fowlkes, Jack Keck, Jim Randall, Mickey Cissell, Paul Stovall, Don Teague, Max Whitman, Wayne Ranson, Penny Scott, and the Tuesday-Thursday Golf Group.

A visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Gross Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Crestview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church.

Guests may register at www.grossfuneralhome.com