Stephen Dennis "Fuzzy" Fultz, 69, passed away on January 13, 2020. He was born in Olney, TX to the late Kelton and Wanda Thaline Fultz on January 6, 1951. Stephen graduated from Victoria High School in 1969. He then traveled to Hawaii to attend college and embraced the surfing lifestyle. Stephen married Mary Jo Potcinske on March 21, 2007 in Victoria at Holy Family of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus Roman Catholic Church. He worked as a carpenter for many contractors in Oregon, Washington, and Texas. Stephen enjoyed enlightening the lives of many with his talents of cooking and woodworking. His hobbies included gardening, fishing, and relaxing with family and friends. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, ACTS team, and a hospice volunteer.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Mary Potcinske Fultz; brother, Presley Darnell of Fort Worth; sister, Lydia Darnell of Allen; daughters, Melanie Bunnell, Chrystal (Adam) Woods, Dixie Patterson; son, Randy JW Patterson, all of Victoria; step father, John Bunnell of Mansfield; nieces, Lana Karpus, Natalie Darnell, Cory Nobles, Katy Hamilton, and Jessica Rossner; nephew, William Hamilton; and 11 grandchildren. Stephen is preceded in death by his parents, Aunts Winifred Howard, Anette Fossati; Uncle Jesse Birdwell, and son, Colton Patterson.
The family will gather for a visitation from 5 to 7 pm, Wednesday, January 29, 2020 followed by a rosary at 7:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Colonial Funeral Home.
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