Mr. Fulton Ray DePriest, age: 83
Of: New Johnsonville, TN
Died: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born March 4, 1938 in Lobelville, TN. Mr. DePriest was a member of Goshen Primitive Baptist Church; he served as a Deacon for 40+ years and Church Clerk from 1976 to 2017. After retiring from Wabash, Mr. DePriest enjoyed spending his time gardening and working on the farm.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Thursday, June 24th at Humphreys County Funeral Home and from 10:00am until service time Friday, June 25th at Goshen Primitive Baptist Church in Linden, TN.
Funeral Services for Mr. DePriest will be conducted at 11:00am Friday, June 25, 2021 at Goshen Primitive Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Stepp and Bro. Denny Abernathy officiating.
Interment will follow in Stephens Cemetery with Bro. Robert Chandler officiating.
Survivors:
Wife of 62 years:
Sue Stephens DePriest of New Johnsonville, TN
Son:
David DePriest (Kellye) of Franklin, TN
Daughter:
Lynne Bentley (Gary) of Franklin, TN
Grandchildren:
Phillip Bentley, Laura Bentley
Jessica DePriest, Rachel DePriest, Peyton DePriest
Brothers:
Lee Ed DePriest of Waverly, TN
Clifford DePriest (Brenda) of Cottontown, TN
Sisters:
Annie Mae French of Michigan
Carolyn Gilliam (Jim) of Brentwood, TN
Irene Sheppard-Clark of Nashville, TN
Joyce Boone of Nashville, TN
Elva Jean Warren of Lobelville, TN
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Jess DePriest and Betty Bates DePriest
Brothers: Lowell, Clarence, Cecil, William, Ralph and Milton DePriest
Sisters: Allene Warren, Mary Agnes Kimble, Ruth DePriest
Arrangements by Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955