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Orvin “Lee” Fultz

Orvin “Lee” Fultz, age 69, of the Gould Road, French Creek, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Buckhannon on January 18, 1955, a son of the late Reatice Loy and Nora Lee Bragg Fultz. On September 3, 1977, he was united in marriage to Jessie Burnside Fultz who survives. Also surviving are their two sons: Daniel Fultz of Rock Cave and David Fultz and wife Michelle of Buckhannon; four grandchildren: Vlademir, Ravenus, Xavier, and Katara; two sisters: Mary and husband Larry Dean and Naomi Dianne and husband William Gene Dean of Shinnston; three brothers: William Lynn Fultz and wife Jacquie of Buckhannon, Joseph Wayne Fultz and wife Sonya of Buckhannon, and Timothy Ellis Fultz and wife Sandra of French Creek; and several nieces and nephews.

Lee was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who worked hard to provide for his family and loved talking and visiting with friends and family.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 4-6:00 PM, at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. The funeral will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Wease Day officiating. Interment will follow in the Indian Camp Cemetery.

Online condolences may be extended to the Fultz family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The Fultz family entrusted the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel with the arrangements.

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