Hollister Parks Director Killed in Crash
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KSPR News
Story Created:
Aug 18, 2008
Story Updated:
Aug 18, 2008
The Hollister parks director is dead after a fatal crash in Taney County.
The wreck happened just after midnight on Business 65 in Hollister.
Twenty-seven year old Chad Carter made a U-turn into the path of Parks Director Chad Fuqua.
The crash forced Fuqua off his motorcycle.
He died about an hour later at Skaggs Hospital.
Fuqua worked for the city of Hollister for 9 years. He spent about 6 as the parks director.
According to Hollister City Administrator Rick Ziegenfuss, going above and beyond for the city's parks was Fuqua’s life.
His second love was his black lab, Pepper.
The city set up a site where anyone can drop off cards, donations, and other items.
It’s at the Hollister Town Hall on 312 Esplanade Street.
The city will give the items to Fuqua’s family.
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Monday, Aug 25 at 12:05 PM Anonymous wrote ...
My name is Jack McCord, Chad's step dad, Chad began living with me when he was 3 years old...He was the apple of my eye...With all your letters and remarks I can see where Chad turned out to be a wonderfull person, hard worker, god fearing..I miss him so much already..GOD bless all of you, his friends and family. Thank you
Wednesday, Aug 20 at 12:35 PM Robyn Gillum wrote ...
Chad,Friend,Neighbor and Brother I never had. My Family and the friends on Morningside ln will miss you. We had alot of fun/crazy memories that I will share with anyone that will listen.Greg,Jennifer,Jeff will miss your friendship and love you gave them..I missed seeing Pepper in the back of the truck, with her ears flopping in the wind driving by the house and honking everyday.Your face and smile will be missed by all.(Joann,Kim,Tanya,Cindy) TO VONNIE AND BRYAN,I SHOULD OF GOTTEN IN THE TRUCK.
Wednesday, Aug 20 at 12:18 PM Robyn Gillum wrote ...
Chad,Nighbor aN friend and brother I never had,You will be greatly missed by my family and the friends on Morningside ln,We had alot of fun,crazy times together that I will share with anyone that wants to listen.Greg,Jeff,Jennifer will miss you deeply.Don't forget pepper in the back of the truck with her ears flopping in the wind as you flew by the house honking everyday,
Tuesday, Aug 19 at 9:19 AM Cyndi Fuqua wrote ...
God has an ANGEL. Chad was my cousin, but he was so tight with my immediate family that I considered him my brother. I will miss him so much, I live in Nashville and don't get home much but when I do its always nice when Chad is there too. Last time we spoke he was going to come to Nashville and visit, but we never got that chance. I will miss you so much Chad. My love goes out to his mother and father brother and sister. May God give us all strength to accept the things we cannot change. Cyndi
Monday, Aug 18 at 10:31 PM Jaz & Cindy wrote ...
It has been two years since we bought our house and met Chad. We were neighbors and friends. It was our honor to have known him. Our hearts go out to his mother Vonnie who he spoke so highly of. Our deepest condolences to his family, Pepper and his friends
Monday, Aug 18 at 9:47 PM Terry Townsend wrote ...
I have spent the last 20 plus years of my life with Chad he was my best friend and my brother. My family went to church with Chad on Sunday and i am at a loss.. I love Chad and i hope the friends he has made in Hollister appreciate and love him as i do. i am heartbroken.. he was my best friend...i cant even think right now... he was just with me this weekend..to all of you who knew him . take care and i will see you soon, along with te rest of his friends.
Monday, Aug 18 at 7:10 PM Cindy {Thomas} Head wrote ...
Chad was my next door neighbor and good friend for many many years. I will miss him dearly. So will my son Dakota, are hearts broke when we heard the news. I know Pepper will wait for him everyday. Chad absolutley loved her, he would joke about her being his only faithful girl. Vonnie, I know how much Chad loved you, I feel your loss. His friends, Kelly, Robyn, Greg, I know you'll miss him, all his friends and family will... luv u Chad...Cindy
Monday, Aug 18 at 3:34 PM Monique Fuqua wrote ...
You were a great guy and will be truly missed Love you!! My heart goes out to The Fuqua/Gibbs and all who loved Chad especially you Vonnie God Bless you all! Monique
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