Malcolm Merritt Fuqua

May 29, 1937 - January 21, 2015

Malcolm Merritt Fuqua, age 77, of Clarksville, TN passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 29, 1937 in Montgomery County to the late James Jefferson and Ada Lou (Suiter) Fuqua. Mr. Fuqua was retired from National Linen Service. He served his country in the U. S. National Guard, was the owner of M & M Merchandise. He was also a Licensed Funeral Director, a Boy Scout Master for several troops in Montgomery County, and many remember him as a greeter at Charlie’s Steak House for 22 years. In early years, he received many accolades for his photography which won many contests.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, James Jr. and Billy Fuqua; sister, Virginia Exum; granddaughters, Christie Durham and Isabelle Grace Fuqua; great-grandson, Brayden Fuqua.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Wallace) Fuqua of Clarksville, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Malcolm David (Wendy) Fuqua of Clarksville, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy (Danny) Atkins of Sango, Patricia (Kevin) Hurt, Susan (Michael) Wright, all of Clarksville, TN; brother, Charlton Fuqua of Clarksville, TN; sisters and brother-in-law, Mildred Jensen of Columbia, SC, Martha Hoover of Clarksville, TN, Mary Nell (Ed) Daly of AZ; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from the Chapel of Gateway Funeral Home with Brother David Mackens officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Monday, January 26, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

The family would like to express special thanks to Avalon Hospice, Dr. Daniel Miller and Staff, as well as Montgomery County E.M.S.

Arrangements entrusted to Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 335 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 30740. Phone (931) 919-2600. Online condolences may be left at www.GatewayFH.com

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Riley Mason posted on 1/26/15

Dear Sir, Although I never met you, I know how very much you were loved. You have a daughter named Trish who loved and adored you. One day we will meet on the other side. Please keep watch over Trish and your family, and all of us left behind on earth. Riley Mason

andy fuqua posted on 1/25/15

This goes out to my great and wounderful grandpa he was the best he was there for me when i needed him and when i was having bad day i could call him and he would talk to me and make my day better he was great o miss the days when i use to go to work with him at his shop and at the flea market waking up every saturday and sunday moring and going get breakfast and them going to work and then go to eat lunch i would take anything to go back to those days he was great love u papal RIP and tell brayden dady loves him and ill see yall soon fly high and i love yall

Mark & Bridgitte Wright posted on 1/23/15

Mr. Malcolm was so sweet & we enjoyed talking to him over the years. Lifting prayers up for Mrs. Mary & the rest of the family.

Trish Hurt posted on 1/23/15

Dear daddy, Just wanted to say that you were the best father a girl could ever have. Please give Christie hugs from me in heaven! I love you, and miss you terribly!

Tammy Rushing Garrison posted on 1/23/15

Your all in my thoughts and prayers

Kent and Deana Atkins posted on 1/23/15

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.

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