John Fumbanks

John Fowler Fumbanks, aged 84, passed away on November 7, 2026. John was born on September 22, 1942 to Claude Fowler “Buddy” Fumbanks and Daureen Fumbanks (née Harber) in Memphis, Tennessee and grew up in Dyersburg, TN. He graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA and stayed in the area to marry and raise his family.

John was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and friend. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 62 years Sandra Tucker Fumbanks, his sister Ann Hinson (née Fumbanks), his children John Fowler Fumbanks, Jr. (Kristin Hess), Paige Fumbanks Mathis (Chuck), Stacy Fumbanks Owens (David), his nine grandchildren Tucker Mathis, Carly Mathis (Sean Plunkett), Lanie “Dave” Mathis, Brandon Owens, Chelsea Owens Anderson (Josh), Celeste Owens, Taylor Goldstein, Lexie Fumbanks, Rachel Fumbanks, nieces Katherine Laney (Dennis), Kim Brock (Marshall), Andrea Tucker, nephews Gary Hinson (Alison) and Jonathan Tucker (Kelli) and one great-grandchild Bennet Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Daureen Fumbanks.

John was a dedicated Christian who committed his life to service both in the church and in his workplace. He grew up in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and later became a member of the Peachtree Corners Presbyterian Church (ARP) where he served as an elder, Sunday School teacher, and choir member. Through his workplaces, he became involved with the United Way and MathCounts. He was a sports enthusiast both as a participant and a spectator. In his youth, he swam, played volleyball, golf, and basketball, and was an avid fan of Georgia Tech athletics. He also enjoyed photography as a hobby, and took many pictures on every trip he took.

He was an accomplished structural engineer, working on many of Atlanta’s iconic structures: the roof of the Omni arena, the Georgia World Congress Center, and notably the escalator at the Omni Conference Center. He also designed the rowing venue for the 1996 Summer Olympics. He acquired specialized engineering expertise during his tenure at Pond & Company that took him around the United States and abroad.

A funeral will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 3:30 pm at Peachtree Corners Presbyterian Church to celebrate John's life and honor his contributions to our world. Visitation is Sunday, November 15, 2:00-3:00 pm at Peachtree Corners Presbyterian Church, 5918 Spalding Dr, Norcross, GA 30092.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in memory of John F. Fumbanks to one of three charities: Peachtree Corners Presbyterian Church, Georgia Tech School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Fund for Excellence, Atlanta Young Singers. Condolences and memories can be shared at Floral Hills Funeral Home, Cremation Services & Memory Gardens website.

John's departure leaves a void in our hearts, but his legacy will forever be cherished.