Wesley Gray Fulk

Wesley G. Fulk, age 95, passed away Sunday, December 14th, 2025, at his home. He was born December 24th, 1929, in Firebrick, Ohio to the late Charles and Emma (Clark) Fulk.Beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather Wesley Gray Fulk, of Jackson, Ohio passed away at his home on December 14, 2025, ten days shy of his 96th birthday.

Wesley is survived by his wife, Susan (Cantrell) Fulk; his daughter, Nancy (Russ) Stiverson; his son, Bram (Hilary) Fulk; as well as grandchildren: Tracy (Darren) Bartholomew, Russell (Liz) Stiverson, Ava Fulk, and Veronica Fulk; great-grandchildren: Timothy (Jessica) Bartholomew, Molly (Jeff) Hendrix, Haley Bartholomew, and Bianca Stiverson,; and great-great-grandchildren: Teddy Bartholomew, Macie, Knox, and Nico Hendrix.

Wesley was preceded in death by his first wife, Glenna and his son, Timothy Fulk.

Born December 24, 1929, in Firebrick, Ohio to Charles and Emma (Clark) Fulk, Wesley was the second of eleven children. Of his siblings, Wesley is survived by, Dovie Burchett, Patricia Fulk, Doris Harper, and Bonnie Faulk and was preceded in death by Ernest, Charles Jr., Fern Blevins, Robert, Ronnie, and Sharon Kimbler.

An avid reader and lifelong learner, Wesley had an encyclopedic knowledge of world and local history as well as a near-perfect recall of his own 96 years. His inquisitive character and independent nature led Wesley to take up and master countless skills and abilities over the years. After retiring from Goodyear in 1985, Wesley set to work transforming a few acres of wilderness into the beautiful home that he shared with Susan until his passing. He found joy through hiking, gardening, mushroom hunting, traveling, restoring antiques, spending time with his family, and researching their genealogy. It was nearly impossible to find a surname on either side of the Ohio River that Wesley could not recall generations-worth of facts and anecdotes about. The wealth of knowledge that was lost with Wesley’s passing cannot be overstated.

Services for Wesley will be held on Thursday, December 18 at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home in Oak Hill. Public calling hours will be held from 11am-1pm with a funeral immediately after at 1PM with Rev. Stan Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Monroe Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com.