of Batesville, AR
May 6, 1930 - February 2, 2021
Rev. John Lee Fulcher, Sr., 90, of Batesville passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
He was born May 6, 1930 in Thurmond, West Virginia to Robert Edward Fulcher and Lillie Evangeline (McCormick) Fulcher.
John was a member of Missionary Baptist Church on Vine Street; he was a minister for over 50 years. He worked in the field of construction, appliance repair, and maintenance at AirPro; he was an artist, mechanic, carpenter, musician, storyteller, and gardener. He was a headstrong and stubborn man with a great sense of humor; he never met a stranger and was a true friend to his neighbors. John saw value in everything and everyone; he was always willing to help people. He walked the streets of Batesville for over 20 years; he enjoyed walking everywhere and would push his wife, Betty along in her wheelchair; he also loved his loyal companion, Cash, his dog!
Survivors include his sons, David Ray Fulcher (Kathryn) of Charlotte, Michael Fulcher (Donna) of Desha, and John Fulcher, Jr. (Cindy) of McHue; daughters, Patricia Payne (David) of Rosie, Rhonda Petro (Jerry) of Liberty, Indiana, and Barbara Jo Ann Conner (Mike) of Jamestown; sister, Ida Jane Cook of Norfolk, Virginia; twenty grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 61 years, Betty Jo (Parsons) Fulcher; brothers, Edward Fulcher, Charles Fulcher, George Fulcher, Ray Fulcher, and Billy Fulcher; and sisters, Hazel Armentrout and Carol Jean Fulcher.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Conner, Stephan Payne, Alan Fulcher, Mikey Fulcher, Daniel Fulcher, and Nathan Elms. Honorary pallbearer will be Ethan Holt.
All services will be private and with burial at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202 or St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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26 Condolence(s)
Tony Ludlow
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Rest in peace Uncle John you an inspiration I was so glad to see you everyday I walked in west side then I got sick and had to go away now I'm doing better just want you to know Uncle John I greatly miss you your words your wisdoms and everything that you will I have become an ordained minister and yet I still follow God because you told me never stop always have faith and I have never stopped and I still have faith I hope you are well Uncle John my prayers are with you in heaven
Beth Jones
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
To John’s family. I am sorry for your loss. I used to visit with John when he walked with his wife in the neighborhood, when I walked the neighborhood or sometimes when he needed a ride. He was a kind man.
Tony and Jill Dockins
Monday, February 8, 2021
Tony and I are so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for your family during this difficult time.
John & Diane Richardson
Friday, February 5, 2021
To The Fulcher Family: We're so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Prayers for all of you during this difficult time.
Mary Fulcher Stokes
Friday, February 5, 2021
You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers . RIP Uncle John
Dennis and Lisa Rysdam
Friday, February 5, 2021
So sorry for y’all’s loss. He was a great man. The time I was around him when I was younger he was everything that has been spoken of him. He will be missed. But just to say he is so much better off than we are knowing the joy he is having seeing everyone he has missed. We will be praying for y’all. Love you all. David if y’all need anything let me know.
Cindy Nelson
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Bill and I are so very sorry for your loss. Sending condolences and sympathy.
Tianna Nash Reynolds
Thursday, February 4, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the Fulcher family.
Linda. Thomas
Thursday, February 4, 2021
So so sorry for your great loss. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Margee Castleberry
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Keeping the Fulcher family in my prayers.
Lynn Charron
Thursday, February 4, 2021
My sincere condolences to you and your family. He was truly a great man. A true example of a class act gentleman. Sending love and prayers your way. I'm sure he will be missed by all of you.
Keith Salter
Thursday, February 4, 2021
My most sincere condolences. God's comfort to you.
Todd and Connie Coleman
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Todd and I are so sorry for your loss! Our time is coming.
Vikki Crow
Thursday, February 4, 2021
So sorry for your loss; prayers for comfort and peace.
Sandra Presley
Thursday, February 4, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great man. You are all in my prayers.
Tammy Duchanoy Adams
Thursday, February 4, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. GOD has taken home a good and faithful servent. He will say well done my child.
You are all in my prayers. Love you all.
Linda and Johnny Wackerly
Thursday, February 4, 2021
We are so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Love and prayers for all of your family.
Bobbi Mcbride
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Praying for your family at this time. He was such a sweet man.
Curtis Johnson
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Rest in peace Uncle John .
Marsha Odom
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
So sorry for your loss Bro. David. May GOD give you and the family comfort at this sad time. Love and Prayers are sent your way. Sis. Marsha
Judy Branscum
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Much Love,
Judy
Charles & Theresa Fulcher
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
We are so very sorry for the lost of Uncle John. We are sending our condolences.
Juanita Phillips Phillips
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Thank you for being a part of my history,, Rest in Heavenly Peace, your Cousin, Juanita
Linda Fulcher Cheek
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
He will always be alive in your hearts. Praying for peace and comfort for you all. We love you. From Joseph and Ginny Fulcher family in Virginia
Annette Harris
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Prayers for our family my heart goes out to everyone..Mom (Barbara Fulcher Walter) sends her love and prayers she doesn't have face book but wants you to know she's thinking of all of you..love to everyone 💕 ⤠💗
Ida Fulcher
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Prayers going out to all the family and friend love you all!!! ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸