Obituary of Joe Bowlin Fugate, Sr.

BRISTOL, Va.

Joe B. Fugate, Jr., age 70, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn.

He was born on July 25, 1947 in Hiltons, Va. to the late Joe Bowlin Fugate, Sr., and Genevieve McMurray Fugate. Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and owned and operated Fugate Land Surveying for many years.

He is survived by two children, Dalia and Mike Fugate of Germany; special daughter, Kristy White; special grandson, Dylan Stout (Erin); special granddaughter, Lilly White; three sisters, Patsy Moore (Pete), Linda Laughlin (LeeRoy), and Frances Harris (Mike).  

Per Joe’s wishes, there will no formal visitation. He will be interred at a later date following cremation.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.virginiacremations.com. Cremation Society of Virginia – S.W. is honored to serve the Fugate Family. (276) 782-4488