Posted on 01/10/2018
William McKinney “Bill” Fulton (August 22, 1924 - December 22, 2017)
William McKinney Fulton, of San Diego CA, known to friends and family as "Bill," passed away on December 22, 2017, at the age of 93 years. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Lorna, and sons William R. Fulton (Mary), Edward L. Fulton (Maria), Richard K. Fulton (Maria) and daughter Shannon L. Fulton; eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchild. In 1945 Bill attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated with the class of 1949; he served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. Bill worked as an Aerospace Engineer with General Dynamics for 21 years. His passion for playing the violin began his journey as a violin maker turning what was once a hobby into a lifestyle. He enjoyed playing the violin in string quartets and perfecting the art of violin making; published Terpene Violin Varnish 1972, Propolis Soap 1997 and a video on Violin Plate Bending 1998. Bill was a member of the Violin Society of America. Private family services will be held.
Published in The San Diego Union Tribune on Jan. 10, 2018