Alvie Michael Fulcher

Alvie Michael Fulcher, 77, of Harkers Island, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at his home.

A private graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Lawrence Family Cemetery in Otway, officiated by Rev. Dell Murphy and Anthony Nelson. Out of respect and concern for public health and safety, the family invites friends to view the webcasting of the service through Munden Funeral Home’s website. (This will be available for viewing on Saturday afternoon at the bottom of this page and will be accessible for 90 days.) Friends are also encouraged to leave words of comfort to the family through the website.

Michael was a member of Harkers Island Pentecostal Holiness Church where he enjoyed singing in the church choir. He was often called upon to sing at special events, whether it be weddings, revivals, the theater in Morehead City or Relay for Life events. His giftings didn’t stop with his vocal ability, Michael was also a very talented artist and could draw beautiful pictures. He honorably served in the United States Coast Guard for 4 years. Michael later worked for Maola Milk Company, as well as Quarter Master with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for 13 years. In later years he worked with the N. C. Ferry Division as a Captain where he retired after 20 years.  Michael was always ready to lend a helping hand and will be remembered for being a mentor to many, his love of his family and making people laugh.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene Fulcher of the home; daughters, Wanda Darlene Clarke of Newport and Mila Fulcher Mattice of the home; sons, Charles Larrabee Willis and wife Clarissa of Havelock and Charles Makley Willis, Jr. of Marshallberg; grandchildren, Adam Eubanks Lawrence, Charles Michael Willis, and Charles Makley, Willis, III; and great-grandchildren, Sailor Noel Willis, Rona Potter, and Adilene Potter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie and Vienna Rose Fulcher; and a sister, Lina Sue Fulcher.

The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17­, 2020, at Munden Funeral Home. In keeping with the CDC guidelines pertaining to the Coronavirus, those who are ill or at-risk (elderly, immune-compromised) are encouraged to stay home. Additionally, the Funeral Home will limit the number of people in the building at one time, as well, those who attend will be asked to bring and wear a protective mask. Upon entering, guests will be asked health questions and their temperatures will be taken. Help us honor Michael and the Fulcher family while practicing safe measures.

Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be sent to Pruitt Hospice of New Bern at 810 Kennedy Ave., New Bern, NC 28560 or Harkers Island Pentecostal Holiness Church at P.O. Box 509, Harkers Island, NC 28531.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.