Foster “Sonny” Fultz

GLOUSTER, Ohio – Foster “Sonny” Fultz, 90 of Glouster, passed away Sunday November 1, 2026, at the Carroll Place in Carroll.  He was born May 7, 1936, in Glouster. He graduated from Glouster High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was the activities director at the Boy’s Industrial School in Lancaster and Hocking Correctional Facility, from where he retired.  He enjoyed woodworking and fishing and was a member of Sikorski’s Home Plate coffee club.

He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Fultz of Lancaster, Tabitha (Gary) Deeds of Sugar Grove, Mandy Campbell of Lancaster, and Chad (Sarah) Deible of South Dakota; seven grandchildren, Joshua Lanier, Jesse (Dallas) Lanier, Tyler (Kristen) Deeds, Sara Campbell, Garrett Dixon, Clayton Deible, and Brice (Megan) Deible; and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Judith Fultz and his mother Mattie (Robert) Morris.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville, with Chad Deible officiating.  Interment will be in the Glouster Cemetery where there will be a military graveside service conducted by the Combined Color Guard Unit and the United States Army.  A visitation will be held on Thursday from noon until the time of the service.  In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.  A message of comfort may be shared with the family by visiting his tribute wall at www.morrisonfc.com.

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