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Celebrating the life of
William ("Jay") Dwight Fulwiler
Passed away on December 30, 2019
A MAN WHO BROUGHT LAUGHTER AND WAS LOVE BY MANY
WILLIAM (“JAY”) DWIGHT FULWILER
Bill (“Jay”) passed away into the arms of Christ, December 30th, 2019, at the age of 48, following a tragic car accident.
Bill was born in Winston-Salem, NC, January 8th, 1971, and grew up in West Ashley, Charleston, S.C. He graduated from Middleton High School and went on to graduate from the University of Georgia where he became a Georgia Bulldog fan through and through. He also worked as a manager at City Electric Supply, in Statesboro GA.
Those who knew Bill loved his sense of humor, which made everyone burst into fits of laughter, making them feel as if they were watching a live skit on SNL. His smile was infectious, as was his laughter. Bill had a work ethic from another century and was often called the “hardest worker I know.” He had boundless energy that he used to help anyone in need, which he did often. Many called him “hilarious”, “the “nicest guy I know” and “a free spirit”. Bill often loved to share stories about his college fraternity exploits, his awesome experiences living in Charleston, Atlanta, Hilton Head, Richmond Hill, GA and Aspen, and his following music groups to different venues throughout the U.S., including Widespread Panic and the Grateful Dead.
Bill is best known for his love of comedy, his compassion for other people, his love of children, his exceptional intelligence, kindness, generosity and ability to show unconditional love. Most importantly, Bill was known as a devoted and loving son, brother, uncle, husband, and friend. He will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him.
Bill is survived by his wife Rachael Bell, parents Howard and Jenny Fulwiler, sister and brother in-law Anne and Wey Camp, niece Savanna Camp, stepchildren Devon and Jordyn Duijndam, father-in-law Elliott Bardsley, parents-in-law Walter and Ginger Bell and his dog-son Turbo.
Please join us to celebrate Bill’s life on Monday (January 6, 2020) at 2:00 p.m., at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Ashley, Charleston, South Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406, as Bill was a huge dog lover.
Howard, Jenny, and all the family, My deepest condolences on the passing of your son. While I never met Bill, I feel like I know him after the moving service at Westminster. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- David Ward, CHARLESTON, South Carolina
Dear Jenny and family, My deepest sympathy in the passing of your son, Jay. The obituary tribute was amazing and many have lost a great young man. A tribute to you and Howard as well on raising an outstanding person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as well as our tears. Kenneth and Kaye Bovender Hester
- Kaye Bovender Hester, Clemmons, NC
I remember "Bill" so well from high school. He made it so much more tolerable with his sense of humor and his ability to make friends with anyone, no matter who they were. Truly one of the funniest and kindest people I've ever met. May his memory be a blessing
- Joe Stern, Johns Island, SC
Bill was a great friend to have when we were young and I was fortunate enough to have reconnected with him recently as adults. We attended a comedy show in Charleston, which gave me the opportunity to catch up on lost time and to meet you, Rachel. He has always been a good man with a great sense of humor, a kind and generous heart forever thinking of others. He knew how to make you feel good about yourself when you might be low and made the high times even better. He will always be missed and never be forgotten.
- Brian Condon, Charleston, SC
Glenn and I are so grieved by your loss. What a terrible shock. His obituary gave us a picture of how special he was. I remember Bill as a beautiful child. I wish I had known him better. May God be with you all in this sad journey. Love, Diana and Glenn
- Diana Salmons, Winston-Salem, NC
Thank you all for your warm and loving expressions as we remember Bill (“Jay”), the love of my life! He was just amazing and i’m blessed to have been his wife. I’m overwhelmed by your compassion for him!
- Rachael Bell, Richmond Hill, GA
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. Patti LeNoir
- patti lenoir, charleston, sc
Jenny, I’m so sorry. My heart goes out to you and Howard. To live on without our child is truly a spiritual undertaking. Take care and feel the love surrounding you.
- Harolene Atwood , Winston-Salem , NC
Dearest Jenny, my heart goes out to you and the entire family for your loss. I am so sorry. Although I did not know Jay, he sounds like a fabulous son and child of God. Blessings, With love, Mary
- Mary Southern Roscoe, Bethune, SC
I wish I had had a chance to meet you in person, Jay. You were a wonderful, funny, sweet brother-in-law to my little sister Rachael, and an amazing step-dad to my niece and nephew, and for that I will always love you for and be grateful for. Thank you, my brother, thank you. Rachael, kids, you have my deepest condolences. I love you and miss you.
- Ryuichi Bell, West Haven, Connecticut
So sorry for your loss. Ron and family.
- Ron Angerer , Murphy , NC
My heart is filled with such sorrow for my amazing friend Rachel and her tragic loss. I remember when you showed us the ring and announced you were marrying this amazing man. My prayers and my dearest condolences. Love you rachel.
- Johnson,wendy , Savannah , Ga
Our prayers, love, and condolences are with you Rachael. We are here for you always! May God watch over you and your family.
- The Gannons, Richmond Hill, GA
Our prayers are with Rachael and the family. A donation in Bill’s honor to the Humane Society has been made.
- Charlene Parlett, Parrish, FL
We kenden hem niet goed ,maar jullie zagen er zo gelukkig uit Mijn hart doet zeer voor jouw en de kinderen Liefs Helen en Bob
- Bob en Helen, Torrington, AB
May the peace of the Lord be upon you and your family. Jay was such a blessing to you, Rachael, and I am ever thankful for the joy he brought into your life. We are praying for him and for all who love him.
- Tracey and Tim Fortier , Richmond Hill, GA
Our deepest condolences Rachel, big hugs. Love you xoxo
- Darrin & Suzanne Wittson, , NJ
Rachael we are so sorry for your lost! May God give you Peace and comfort. We are praying for you! ??????
- Wickham Family, Richmond Hill, Georgia
My deepest condolences. Jay was a great man. I know he will be missed. May you and all your family find comfort and peace as you experience this time of grief.
- Cleveland Beach, Richmond Hill, GA
Rachael, words cannot express how deeply sorry Dan and I are for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily, I know you miss him with all your heart. Jay was a wonderful man and and even better friend and will be missed terribly. We love you dearly, Dan and Karen.
- Dan and Karen Blough, Richmond Hill, GA
Dear Howard, Jenny and Rachel, I was so saddened to learn of Bill’s death. I know you will miss him with all your heart. Love, Sue
- Susan Fulwiler Ranta, Lincoln , Ne
I’m going to miss your laugh, smile and your warm heart brother-n-law. Rest up we’ll take care of Rae. I ?? You.
- Rhonda Bell-Gray, Lyndhurst, Ohio
Howard, Jenny, and all the family, My deepest condolences on the passing of your son. While I never met Bill, I feel like I know him after the moving service at Westminster. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- David Ward, CHARLESTON, South Carolina
Dear Jenny and family, My deepest sympathy in the passing of your son, Jay. The obituary tribute was amazing and many have lost a great young man. A tribute to you and Howard as well on raising an outstanding person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as well as our tears. Kenneth and Kaye Bovender Hester
- Kaye Bovender Hester, Clemmons, NC
I remember "Bill" so well from high school. He made it so much more tolerable with his sense of humor and his ability to make friends with anyone, no matter who they were. Truly one of the funniest and kindest people I've ever met. May his memory be a blessing
- Joe Stern, Johns Island, SC
A candle has been lit!
- Joe Stern , South Caro
Bill was a great friend to have when we were young and I was fortunate enough to have reconnected with him recently as adults. We attended a comedy show in Charleston, which gave me the opportunity to catch up on lost time and to meet you, Rachel. He has always been a good man with a great sense of humor, a kind and generous heart forever thinking of others. He knew how to make you feel good about yourself when you might be low and made the high times even better. He will always be missed and never be forgotten.
- Brian Condon, Charleston, SC
A candle has been lit!
- Paul & Victoria Harris , South Caro
A candle has been lit!
- Paul & Victoria Harris , South Caro
Glenn and I are so grieved by your loss. What a terrible shock. His obituary gave us a picture of how special he was. I remember Bill as a beautiful child. I wish I had known him better. May God be with you all in this sad journey. Love, Diana and Glenn
- Diana Salmons, Winston-Salem, NC
A candle has been lit!
- Laura Soles - Fox Island , Washingto
Thank you all for your warm and loving expressions as we remember Bill (“Jay”), the love of my life! He was just amazing and i’m blessed to have been his wife. I’m overwhelmed by your compassion for him!
- Rachael Bell, Richmond Hill, GA
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. Patti LeNoir
- patti lenoir, charleston, sc
Jenny, I’m so sorry. My heart goes out to you and Howard. To live on without our child is truly a spiritual undertaking. Take care and feel the love surrounding you.
- Harolene Atwood , Winston-Salem , NC
A candle has been lit!
- Elton Crutchfield , North Caro
A candle has been lit!
- Elton Crutchfield , North Caro
Dearest Jenny, my heart goes out to you and the entire family for your loss. I am so sorry. Although I did not know Jay, he sounds like a fabulous son and child of God. Blessings, With love, Mary
- Mary Southern Roscoe, Bethune, SC
I wish I had had a chance to meet you in person, Jay. You were a wonderful, funny, sweet brother-in-law to my little sister Rachael, and an amazing step-dad to my niece and nephew, and for that I will always love you for and be grateful for. Thank you, my brother, thank you. Rachael, kids, you have my deepest condolences. I love you and miss you.
- Ryuichi Bell, West Haven, Connecticut
So sorry for your loss. Ron and family.
- Ron Angerer , Murphy , NC
A candle has been lit!
- Electric Supply , Georg
A candle has been lit!
- Vicky Lew Bledsoe , North Caro
A candle has been lit!
- Wendy Johnson , Georg
My heart is filled with such sorrow for my amazing friend Rachel and her tragic loss. I remember when you showed us the ring and announced you were marrying this amazing man. My prayers and my dearest condolences. Love you rachel.
- Johnson,wendy , Savannah , Ga
Jenny, Howard and family. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tony & Alisa Shackelford , Charleston , SC
You’re the love of my life and my eternal soulmate!
- Rachael Bell, Richmond Hill, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Celebration of Life
- 2:00 p.m. on Mon, January 06, 2020
- Westminster Presbyterian Church
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1157 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. (map)
CHARLESTON SC 29407 - 843-766-8311