December 14, 1942 – December 16, 2024
Dairell Scott Fultz, 82, of Bedford, passed away on December 16, 2024, at IU Health Hospice House.
Born December 14, 1942, in Marion Co., he was the son of Ralph R. and Virginia Ruth (Root) Fultz. He married Barbara Purlee on September 5, 1964. He graduated from Mitchell High School and attended Purdue University for two years. He served in the Indiana National Guard on active duty from March 4, 1964, until August 30, 1964, then in reserves for six years.
He had worked at General Motors and worked for his father at Fultz Auto Supplies before opening his own business, Scott’s Auto Repair. He later became part-owner of Fultz Auto Supplies, eventually owning and operating three NAPA Auto Parts Stores in Bedford, Mitchell, and Martinsville. He was known for his expertise and knowledge of cars.
He was an ordained deacon at White River Baptist Church and a past finance chairman at Bedford First Baptist Church. He found his church home in later years at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of Bedford; daughters, Noelle (Ross) Jean and Janelle (Carey) Deckard; a sister, Kathleen (Bob) Davis; four grandchildren, Dairen (Ally) Jean, of West Point, NY, Dominick Jean, of St. Louis, MO, Madelyn (Austin) Voorhies and Meredith (Brian) Lux, all of Bedford; great-grandchildren, Palmer Voorhies, Pete Voorhies, Clara Jean, Saphira Kovac, and Michael Kovac; five nieces; one nephew; several cousins; and his beloved dogs, Zach and Cotton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Stephen T. Fultz.
Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 22nd, in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary, with Pastor Jeff Hudelson officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of service on Sunday at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dairell’s memory to the American Heart Association or the Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
