Obituary of Jerry Fultz

Jerry Lynn Fultz Jr. was born in Monroe, Michigan on January 26, 1974. He was the son of the late Lois (Turner) Jackson and Jerry Lynn Fultz Sr. "J.J." as he was known by family and friends attended Jefferson High School. J.J. loved many types of music and he enjoyed sharing his musical interests with family and friends. He loved the outdoors and liked physical activity and athletics. J.J. could often be found shooting hoops with his friends or with his stepdaughter: Emily, or playing a little backyard football with his stepson: Zachary. J.J. never drove an automobile, but it didn't hold him back, since he happily walked wherever he needed to be. Currently, J.J. had returned to school and was diligently working on obtaining his GED through Orchard Center High School in Monroe. He cherished his relationship with his significant other: Wendy Childress. He had recently begun reading his Bible consistently, and she had introduced him to Christian music. J.J. also had found joy in his volunteer work spending countless hours as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army and working at the Damascus House. J.J. loved animals, but especially big dogs like huskies and wolves. He was currently employed at Premier Transportation performing factory work. Jerry Lynn "J.J." Fultz Jr. age 39 of Monroe passed away unexpectedly at 11:27pm, Friday, October 11, 2013 in the emergency room of Mercy Memorial Hospital. His passing was preceded by his mother in 2011. To cherish his memory, J.J. leaves a loving sister: Kristie Fultz of Newport; his significant other: Wendy Childress of Monroe; and Wendy's children whom he loved as his own: Zachary Abbe of Monroe and Emily Abbe of Monroe. Cremation has taken place through Southern Michigan Services in Livonia, Michigan. Friends may gather from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the Fultz Family to assist with funeral expenses. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.