Dennis Joseph (Sonny) Fulbright died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Hospice with his wife and family with him. He was born June 13, 1946 to James Dick Fulbright and Nina Mitchem Fulbright who proceeded him in death, also his brother J.D. Fulbright and sister Barbara Fulbright Richard and an infant sister.
Survivors include his devoted wife Patricia Ann Houser Fulbright, daughter Melissa Ann Whitener and husband Matthew Whitener, sisters Margaret Propst and husband Ken; Mary Jane Shook and a number of nieces and nephews.
Sonny retired from his family business of DMP Custom Crafts. He enjoyed spending time with his family and caring for his pets. He restored and showed classic cars at a variety of car shows winning multiple awards.
The funeral will be 1:30 pm Thursday, January 25th, 2018 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bruce Dayton and Pastor Adrienne Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Sardis Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm-1:30 pm Thursday, January 25th, 2018 at The Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice at 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Fulbright family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
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