Celebrating the life of
Kim Jon "Tiger" Fulkert
April 18, 1957 - September 10, 2019
Kim Jon “Tiger” Fulkert, 62 years old, of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on September 10, 2019 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. He had suffered and survived many illnesses, but mercifully passed away in his sleep.
He is survived by his wife, Angela Fulkert, his son, Spencer Fulkert (Heather), his step children, Charles “Chuck” Woodcock of Tybee Island, GA, Christine Hinely (Dean) of Pembroke, GA and Dawn Cloukey (Craig) of Fort Riley, Kansas, Darla Johnson of Dallas, TX, by his Father, Dennis Fulkert of Sarasota, FL, his Sisters Tamara Aarons (Dennis) of Clifton Park, NY and Katrina Smorick (Sean) of Garden Grove, CA, his step grandchildren, Logan Cloukey and Chelsy Rush, his uncles Tom Toler (Susan) and Tim Toler, his aunts, Annette Perry, Mary Louise “Weezer” Toler, Lynne Toler, nieces and nephews, Ashley Moore, Michael Aarons, Christopher Aarons and Connor Smorick, as well as many loving cousins.
He is preceded in death by his Mother, Jill Ann (Toler-Fulkert) Doss, his sister Tina Fulkert, his uncles Dan Toler and Jon Toler.
Around Hilton Head Island everyone knew him as Tiger, but Kim, as his family knew him didn’t move to the low country until 1990. He was born in Sarasota FL on April 18, 1957, To Dennis and Jill (Toler) Fulkert. He grew up in Sarasota with his two younger sisters. Tammy and Trina. Tiger was a Boy Scout and a bit of a local football star. In Sarasota, he married his first wife, Donna Gaines. It was with Donna that he had his son Spencer Fulkert. In Florida he worked with his father in the patio furniture business. As a loving father, he coached sports, was a Cub Scout leader and always seemed to be there when he was needed.
In 1990, Tiger moved with his son to Hilton Head for a fresh start. He knew this was the place for him. The beach life as he called it. Fishing, friends and always a good time. Tiger was definitely known for having a good time and he absolutely loved to be on the water. Many stories are still shared at local watering holes on the island and Bluffton of the Big Guy, with the booming voice and the big heart, who never met a stranger.
It was here, in 1998, that he met and married Angela Fulkert. He and Angela would spend many happy years together, traveling and just enjoying life. They loved bowling together and throwing big parties for all their friends. If Tiger was at a party he was probably doing the cooking. He was an accomplished cook and an avid fisherman.
Over the years at Hilton Head he worked in the construction and flooring industry, establishing his own company – Tigers Tile & All. He enjoyed being Santa Claus at the Shelter Cove Mall for Christmas, as children were his favorite people! He was a former member of the Elks Lodge and a current member of the Marine Rescue Squadron of Bluffton. In the last few years he worked at the Kroger at Shelter Cove in the Meat & Seafood Department, a job that he really enjoyed.
Tiger touched many lives in special ways and will be missed by many of his “extended family”.
A Memorial will be held on October 20, 2019. Details will be shared by the family.
In lieu of flowers or donations, he would ask you to cherish every moment with your family and tell them that you love them every day.
Please sign the on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
I am so sorry to hear this news. I am confident that God, who is referred to as the God of all comfort in the Bible, will strengthen you during this time. “Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God. “ -2 Corinthians 1:3,4. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.
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I have some great photos from a Halloween party costume contest in the early 90s back a double bogeys when it was at shoney's in if you would like them please contact me through the email address above
- Susan Buehler, Hilton head, SC
It was sad to hear Tiger has passed. He was a great fello. Always enjoyed his leadership & definitely a life of the party. I learned from his construction knowledge as he & tuff-as-Nails cud put up a cabin in no time. I’ll always remember the Low Country Boils. I’ll always cherish his wonderful Mom & living family members. A tru Beaver of the Beaver family. Rest In Peace Tig-r. ?Uncle Mikey
- Mikee Russell. & Marky, Atlanta & Glenville, Ga. NC
So sorry for your loss Angela and Spencer . Rest In Peace our friend.
- Chris & Cindi Houck, Hilton Head, SC
Sorry to hear of the passing of Tiger! We had MANY great memories at the Hilton Head/Bluffton Elks and at the Hilton Head and Bluffton bowling alleys! Rest In Peace my friend!
- Paul Addams, Bluffton , SC
I am so saddened at the loss of your beloved Tiger. He was such a special person to me, always kind, always compassionate, always giving. He worked on all the homes in North Carolina, so that we could all have a special place to come to make memories with family. I love that boy (man) so very very much. My condolences to his immediate family.
- Aunt Weez, Glenville, NC
So sorry to hear of Tigers passing. We loved him as a son. Our hearts go out to everyone of you who feels the loss as we do. Homer and Lil
- Homer and Lillian Gary, Knoxville, TN
I never had an opportunity to meet Tiger but if the caliber son he raised is any indication of the man we lost I am confident the world will sorely miss him. Deepest sympathies and an abundance of love to Tiger’s family and friends.
- Ian James Oberg, Minneapolis, MN
Sending our deepest sympathies to you all. Kim will always be there with you and your memories will carry you through this difficult time. Love Bret and Kathy Joyner.
- Bret and Kathy Joyner, ,
RIP Tiger You will be missed by many, including me. Always remember you as a Bowling Team Mate at the local watering hole. You never met a stranger and made him a friend within minutes. Now, you are meeting more new friends. God Loves You and So do I. Capt Bob and Sandy
- Capt Bob Atkins (Sandy), BLUFFTON, SC
Angela, Spencer, and family, it is with a heavy heart that many will send condolences. I myself am sending them with a broken heart and many tears for the loss of Kim. However, we know that he is not lost. He is in heaven with many who went before him; and, is no longer sick or in pain. You will see him again and rejoice in eternity. God bless you always but, especially during this time. Love, Donna and Ron.
- Donna Gaines Boxell, Knoxville, TN
So sorry to hear about his passing. Angela, my prayers are with you and your extended families. Nothing but fond memories. Will miss seeing him. Love
- Vickie White , Bluffton , SC
Proud to have known him! Bob Hopper
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Great fishing memories with Tiger. I'm sad i had to cancel our trip to Hilton Head this past June. Would have loved to see him but missed the chance. Spend plenty of time with friends and family.
- Ron Mary and Connor Beaton, Smyrna, GA
I was so saddened to hear about Tiger's passing this morning, such a great guy and always brought a smile to everyone's face when he walked in the room. He will be missed by all of us, my thoughts and prayers are with Spencer, Angela and their friends and family. Rick
- Rick Saba, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
I will miss Tiger so much. He always stopped and talk to my foster babies I Kroger. He was a very loving man
- Karin van Name , Hilton Head , S.C.
I am so sorry to hear this news. I am confident that God, who is referred to as the God of all comfort in the Bible, will strengthen you during this time. “Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God. “ -2 Corinthians 1:3,4. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.
- , ,
I have some great photos from a Halloween party costume contest in the early 90s back a double bogeys when it was at shoney's in if you would like them please contact me through the email address above
- Susan Buehler, Hilton head, SC
It was sad to hear Tiger has passed. He was a great fello. Always enjoyed his leadership & definitely a life of the party. I learned from his construction knowledge as he & tuff-as-Nails cud put up a cabin in no time. I’ll always remember the Low Country Boils. I’ll always cherish his wonderful Mom & living family members. A tru Beaver of the Beaver family. Rest In Peace Tig-r. ?Uncle Mikey
- Mikee Russell. & Marky, Atlanta & Glenville, Ga. NC
So sorry for your loss Angela and Spencer . Rest In Peace our friend.
- Chris & Cindi Houck, Hilton Head, SC
Sorry to hear of the passing of Tiger! We had MANY great memories at the Hilton Head/Bluffton Elks and at the Hilton Head and Bluffton bowling alleys! Rest In Peace my friend!
- Paul Addams, Bluffton , SC
I am so saddened at the loss of your beloved Tiger. He was such a special person to me, always kind, always compassionate, always giving. He worked on all the homes in North Carolina, so that we could all have a special place to come to make memories with family. I love that boy (man) so very very much. My condolences to his immediate family.
- Aunt Weez, Glenville, NC
So sorry to hear of Tigers passing. We loved him as a son. Our hearts go out to everyone of you who feels the loss as we do. Homer and Lil
- Homer and Lillian Gary, Knoxville, TN
I never had an opportunity to meet Tiger but if the caliber son he raised is any indication of the man we lost I am confident the world will sorely miss him. Deepest sympathies and an abundance of love to Tiger’s family and friends.
- Ian James Oberg, Minneapolis, MN
Sending our deepest sympathies to you all. Kim will always be there with you and your memories will carry you through this difficult time. Love Bret and Kathy Joyner.
- Bret and Kathy Joyner, ,
RIP Tiger You will be missed by many, including me. Always remember you as a Bowling Team Mate at the local watering hole. You never met a stranger and made him a friend within minutes. Now, you are meeting more new friends. God Loves You and So do I. Capt Bob and Sandy
- Capt Bob Atkins (Sandy), BLUFFTON, SC
Angela, Spencer, and family, it is with a heavy heart that many will send condolences. I myself am sending them with a broken heart and many tears for the loss of Kim. However, we know that he is not lost. He is in heaven with many who went before him; and, is no longer sick or in pain. You will see him again and rejoice in eternity. God bless you always but, especially during this time. Love, Donna and Ron.
- Donna Gaines Boxell, Knoxville, TN
So sorry to hear about his passing. Angela, my prayers are with you and your extended families. Nothing but fond memories. Will miss seeing him. Love
- Vickie White , Bluffton , SC
Proud to have known him! Bob Hopper
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Great fishing memories with Tiger. I'm sad i had to cancel our trip to Hilton Head this past June. Would have loved to see him but missed the chance. Spend plenty of time with friends and family.
- Ron Mary and Connor Beaton, Smyrna, GA
I was so saddened to hear about Tiger's passing this morning, such a great guy and always brought a smile to everyone's face when he walked in the room. He will be missed by all of us, my thoughts and prayers are with Spencer, Angela and their friends and family. Rick
- Rick Saba, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
I will miss Tiger so much. He always stopped and talk to my foster babies I Kroger. He was a very loving man
- Karin van Name , Hilton Head , S.C.
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
