William David Fultz

November 17, 1949 - April 2, 2022

William David “Dave” Fultz passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at home in Taylors, South Carolina. David was born to William Watson and Lila June Wilson Fultz, on November 17, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio. He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1967 and received degrees in Bible and History from Bob Jones University in 1971, followed by two years of graduate studies. David enjoyed teaching Sunday School where he was able to showcase his excellent public speaking skills. David married Linda Jean Henley on June 12, 1971, and they enjoyed almost fifty-one years of marriage together. David is survived by his loving wife, Linda Henley Fultz; daughters, Evie Lynn Buisch (Benjamin), Emilie Katherine Sheppard (David), and Elizabeth Henley Black (Adam), along with his brother, Dennis Wilson Fultz (Alex Li), of Columbus, Ohio. David and Linda were blessed with six grandchildren, Clovelly Sheppard, Madison Buisch, Kinsale Sheppard, Steitler Buisch, Ryn Sheppard and Kyre Sheppard. He is also survived by lifelong friend Annette Boehm, his favorite granddog Bentley H. Black, and numerous other family members and friends. David was preceded in death by his parents, William Watson Fultz and Lila June Wilson Fultz, in-laws Grady and Freddie Hires, and his best friend John Boehm. A member of the International Code Council (ICC), David consulted in construction and building codes during his professional career. He served as an advisor and curriculum consultant for the Architectural and Construction Engineering Technology programs at Greenville Technical College. David was the beloved Homeowner’s Association President at Bay Tree Golf Colony in Little River, South Carolina for many years. Visitation will be held at The Wood Mortuary in Greer, South Carolina on Thursday, April 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 in the evening. David’s Celebration of Life will be held at Taylors First Baptist Church on Friday, April 8, at 11:00 in the morning. Private burial to follow. Memorials may be made to Taylors First Baptist Church- Bella's Bags Ministry at 200 W. Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687 or Child Evangelism Fellowship of SC, Greenville/Piedmont Chapter at P.O. Box 575, Taylors, SC 29687. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com