Obituary of Edward Spencer Fulghum

Edward (Spencer) Fulghum III of Soddy-Daisy, TN went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2017. He was of Baptist faith and walked closely with the Lord. He was a decorated veteran with 16 years of service with the United States Navy and Army Reserves. He enjoyed 20 years as an owner/operator long haul truck driver and 2 years of armed security guard service. Spencer was recently employed as a Federal Penitentiary Guard for Silverdale Detention Facility. His hobbies included trading on the stock market and flying his airplane. He was preceded in death by his father; Edward S. Fulghum Jr., grandparents; Ruth Moore, Alfred (Bozo) Maynor, Mildred R. Maynor and James(Buddy) McClure, an uncle; C.Y. Maynor, great niece; Kayla Weathers and a great nephew; Bradley Logan. Spencer is survived by his parents; James and Venita McClure, sister; Jill (Tony) Townsend, niece and nephew; Alicia (Wayne) Henderson and Dustin (Emily) Ruffner, a great nephew; Tripp Ruffner and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday October 12, 2017 at Legacy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Troy Simmons officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Graveside services will immediately follow the service Thursday at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy (423) 843-2525 Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com.