Preston Robert Fulkerson

Preston Robert Fulkerson, 90, of Utica passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born January 18, 1936, to the late Francis Kendrick “F.K.” Fulkerson and Elnora Kaufield Fulkerson. Preston graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School with the class of 1954.

He grew up in the Utica area with a strong work ethic and farmed his whole life. Preston served in the National Guard and enjoyed playing softball and bowling in his younger days and was always an avid UK fan. His quick wit and humor provided laughter to the whole family. Preston was a sweet and gentle man and a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, Preston also was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Barbara last November; his son, Eric Fulkerson; his siblings, Raymond and Tommy Fulkerson and Mary Stallings.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Michael Fulkerson (Christi) of Springfield, TN, Kathy Criswell (Jim) of Utica, Kevin Fulkerson (Debbie), and Perry Fulkerson (Fran) of Antioch, TN; daughter-in-law, Lisa Fulkerson; thirteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral Mass for Preston Fulkerson will be 10:00 am Tuesday, April 21 at St. Martin Catholic Church. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 until 7:00 pm at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Heartford House, c/o Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky, 3400 Wathen’s Crossing Owensboro, KY 42301.

Condolences and memories for Preston’s family may be left at www.glenncares.com.