Richard "Trey" Melvin Fulton, III

Trey died at home on May 20, 2026, held in the love of the people who meant the most to him. He was 49. His final days were hard, and those who loved him walked every step with him — but nothing about his illness could erase the force of who he was.

Born on June 9, 1976, Trey lived life in full color. He didn’t do quiet, and he didn’t do subtle. He was the spark in every gathering, the one who could turn a slow night into a story people would still be laughing about years later. Trey had a gift for pulling people in — with his laugh, his energy, his mischief, and his huge, generous heart. If he was in the room, you knew it, and you were probably having a better time because of it.

Trey served his country proudly as a soldier, carrying the same loyalty, grit, and sense of responsibility into his military career that he carried into every part of his life. The friendships he made in service stayed with him, and the stories — the ones he could tell, anyway — became part of his legend.

He was also a die-hard Florida Gator football fan, the kind who could turn a living room into a stadium and a Saturday into an event. Win or lose, Trey brought the noise, the commentary, and the kind of enthusiasm that made everyone else care a little more too.

Trey is survived by his wife, Theresa; his children, Nevaeh and Kyan; his sister, Jessica; and his father, Richard. He is also survived by a wide circle of family and friends who will forever cherish his laugh in their memories.

He was preceded in death by his uncle Brett Fulton, his grandmother Nancy Moseley, his cousin Carrie Ann Creamer, and his mother‑in‑law Sharon Brown.

He loved the people in his life fiercely, told legendary stories, and had a way of making strangers feel like old friends. Even as illness narrowed his world, Trey remained unmistakably himself — stubborn, funny, loving, and larger than life.

Visitation will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 at O’Quinn-Peebles-Phillips Funeral Home from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life with military honors at 11:00 a.m. Guests are invited to wear Florida Gator orange and blue in Trey’s honor — a tribute to the team and the spirit he loved so much.

Lunch will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the Angier Masonic Lodge #686, where friends and family can continue sharing stories and remembering Trey the way he lived: with laughter, honesty, and love.

For those who wish to honor Trey by helping Theresa continue to provide for their family, a GoFundMe has been created with deep gratitude. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-trey-fultons-fight-against-glioblastoma

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