D.T. Fulkerson

D. T. Fulkerson, Jr., 67, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on May 18, 2024, under the compassionate care of St. Anthony's Hospice. Born on September 4, 1956, in Owensboro, KY, he was the beloved son of the late Dorris T. Fulkerson, Sr. and Ella Mae Fulkerson.

D. T. was a cherished member of Du Pey Baptist Church in Bluff City, KY. He had a zest for leading others to Christ. He loved reading car magazines and was an avid viewer of the Mecum car auctions. D. T. was a true UK Wildcat fan, watching basketball and football games. He found joy in good food, treasured moments with his family, and trips to KY Lake.

In addition to his parents, D. T. was preceded in death by his sister, Polly Fulkerson Hesley; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sam William and Josie Campbell; and his brother-in-law, John Guill.

D. T. is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Joyce Fulkerson; his two sons, Matthew S. Fulkerson and his wife Emily Deig Fulkerson, and Nathan A. Fulkerson. He also leaves behind his brother-in-law, Richard Hesley; sister-in-law, Barbara Guill; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Melvin and Glenda Howell; and his treasured granddaughters, Ella Mae and Madeline Gail Fulkerson. D. T. is also remembered fondly by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special devoted friends, Kathy Goben, Roxanne Buckman, Dylan Seats and Seth Stanley.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 2:30 PM at Du Pey Baptist Church in Bluff City.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM at Tomblinson Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Seats, Dylan Seats, Byron Hunt, Tommy Russelburg, Seth Stanley and Marshall Totton.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony’s Hospice, DuPey Baptist Church or The Gideons International.

D. T. will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His legacy of love, enthusiasm for life, and dedication to his family will be cherished forever.