Atlee F. Fulks

Atlee F. Fulks, 97, of Crown City, departed this earth on July 12, 2017. A gathering of family and friends will be conducted from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Willis Funeral Home, Garfield Avenue. A graveside service will follow at Crown City Cemetery with Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Mr. Fulks was born on May 21, 1920 to Grover and Flossie Fulks. He was a graduate of Rio Grande College and received his Master’s from Marshall University. He served the Gallia and Franklin County school systems as a teacher and administrator. Atlee proudly served in the Army during the Second World War, which he referred to as the “Great” War, and happily shared his vast wisdom on history. He was also known for his love of Chevrolet sports cars. Atlee is survived by two nephews, Richard Midkiff and Larry Midkiff, four nieces, Betty Beabout (Dan) of Evansville, IN, Sandra Montgomery (Harold) of Gallipolis, Candy Taylor (Mike) of Columbus, IN, and Cathy Thomas (Rick) of Winfield, WV, as well as a host of great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Gallia County Animal Shelter, 186 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis, OH 45631.