Gareth Merle Fultz

Gareth M. Fultz of Brownsburg, Indiana, died September 17.  He was 82.

Born April 30, 1941, in Lebanon, Indiana, he was the son of the late Donald and Ruth Fultz of Zionsville.  He was married for 59 years to Lyda Fultz, who survives.    

Mr. Fultz grew up in Zionsville and was a graduate of Zionsville High School and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  He worked at Bethesda Baptist Church and Christian School for 32 years as a maintenance and facilities employee.  He also faithfully attended the church during that time.  At the time of his death, he was a member of Church @ Main in Brownsburg serving as a deacon and leading the Grief Share program with his wife.  Gary started playing the tuba in high school and continued playing throughout his life to include the church praise band.

Additional survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Deana Fultz of Brownsburg, son-in-law and daughter-in-law, Dr. Gordon and Michelle Crozier of Lake Mary, Florida, brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Ann Fultz of Greenwood, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Marvin and Jane Rice of Brownsburg, 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Also preceding him in death was his son Donald F. Fultz.

My Old Bible

Though the cover is worn,
And the pages are torn,
And though places bear traces of tears:
Yet more precious than gold
Is this Book, worn and old,
That can shatter and scatter my fears.

Refrain:
This old Book is my guide,
’Tis a friend by my side,
It will lighten and brighten my way;
And each promise I find
Soothes and gladdens the mind,
As I read it and heed it each day.

When I prayerfully look
In the precious old book.
Many treasures and pleasures I see:
Many promises of love,
From the Father above,
Who is nearest and dearest to me.

To this Book I will cling,
Of its worth I will sing,
Though great losses and crosses be mine;
For I cannot despair,
Though surrounded by care,
While possessing this blessing divine.

—Edmund Phillifant

“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Joshua 24:15 b