William Robert Fulkerson, 61, of Diana, passed away on April 28, in Longview. He was born in Lawrence, Kansas to Judy Cullen and Thomas Franklin Fulkerson. William served in the United States Army earning the rank of E-4. Following his Military service he attended McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. William has a love for music specifically with the guitar, over the years he developed a beautiful collection of guitars, which he used to share his love of music. William and his wife Linda loved traveling and attending live music events. As a faithful Patriot and a lover of this beautiful county William enjoyed sharing that passion with his friends and family. He is survived by his adoring wife Linda, children: Jerome, Robert and Brian, stepchildren; Tiffany, Tony and Britnee Scalia, many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, as well as a host of grandchildren which he was fiercely protective of.