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Steven Fulaytar Obituary
December 5, 1962 - December 23, 2022
Steven B. Fulaytar, Colonel, USAF (Retired) passed away on 23 December 2022 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. He has gone on to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Steve is survived by his wife Samantha, his two sons Justin and Mark, his parents Don and Anita Fulaytar, his sister Cheryl Payson and brother-in-law Ric Payson, and his brother Chris Fulaytar.
Steve dedicated 32 years of service to the military. He served in the Alabama Air National Guard, active duty Air Force, and the Air Force Reserve.
He dreamt of being a pilot from a very young age. He flew the T-37, T-38, WC-135, and C-130 in the military. He went on to become a commercial airline pilot on the 727, MD-88, and 737.
Steve loved his family. He was a great husband, wonderful father, a good son and brother, and a mentor to many. He leaves behind his family, friends from childhood, high school, & Auburn University, fellow pilots, and the military service members he was honored to serve with.
Steve will be buried at the National Cemetery at Montevallo, AL on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 11:45 a.m.
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Rondey Bullock
December 28, 2022
Col Fulaytar was my last commander as a member of the Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service. My condolences to the Fulaytar family.
Rondey Bullock, CMSgt (Retired)
Lt. Col. Michael H. Sarra, USA (ret.)
December 27, 2022
May God be with the family during this time of deep sorrow. Sympathy and condolences to the family of Col. Steven Fulaytar. MHS: Auburn '64..
Larry Lee
December 26, 2022
I served in the Air Force and Air Force Reserve for 46 1/2 years (including Civil Service). I served many commanders, but the best one in my opinion, was Steve Fulaytar. He always put "Doing the right thing" above all, and he knew how to deal with people, regardless if it was to hold people accountable for their actions or to give proper recognition to those who went above and beyond in the performance of their duties. He was, pure and simple, the epitome' of an outstanding commander. That, coupled with being a caring and considerate person, made him the type of person that people wanted to be around. He made my life better by just being part of it. May he rest in eternal peace, and may God watch over his wonderful family.
James Flamio
December 26, 2022
The best moment of my military career was because of you Sir. One of the best memories I have while serving is because of you...Forever grateful. RIP Colonel Fulaytar "I, state your name..."
Dirk Palmer
December 25, 2022
Sorry to hear about your loss.
I worked with Steve at HQ AFRC Recruiting and enjoyed talking with him about college football and his beloved Auburn Tigers.
May God Bless and comfort your family until you meet again.
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