James Everette Faulk

November 17, 1947 - June 20, 2020

James Everette Faulk James was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee to the late Lockey and Stammer Faulk and was the oldest of 4 children. James grew up in Michigan and after high school he joined the United States Navy to serve his home country. After his enlistment he returned home to Michigan. Back then there were two options for work, steel mines or the automobile industry. He happened to see an ad in the paper for a job with the airlines and that is what started his career with Delta airlines. He held many positions in several states before retiring after 33 years. He loved being able to help people get to where they needed to be and prided himself on being a smiling face to all who approached him. He enjoyed interacting with people whom he may never interact with. He worked closely with FSU athletic teams, Congressmen, artists (such as BB King). He became the person that people called upon to see their flight in or out. While working for Delta he was transferred to Tampa, Florida where he met his wife of almost 43 years, Janice. They were raising their 3 children, Jim, Brandae and the JR when they moved to Tallahassee in 1984. He quickly developed a fierce love for anything Florida State. He tried to never miss a baseball, basketball, or football game. He was well known to the entire athletic department for his dedication and commitment to getting the teams where they needed to be. At home he could usually be found in the yard (normally shirtless) pruning and planting his beautiful flowers while enjoying the music of the 60’s and 70’s. He was well known by all of his neighbors as he never met a stranger. He enjoyed helping his neighbors with any task. No job was too big or too small. He believed in helping those that had a need. James was a passionate person and had several loves, to include classic westerns and his Detroit Lions, but nothing compared to his love for his family. He enjoyed hearing the laughter that came when his children brought his grandchildren to visit. He came from a large extended family and was close with all of his cousins so having family around was what made him happy. It was these times that meant the most to him. He was known for being out in the yard being a kid with them. He always made certain to have treats and drinks that the kids would like. After retirement he found a love of cooking and trying new recipes. He shared his recipes and dishes with all those around him. He was larger than life and will be missed by so many. He will live on in our hearts and memories. James is survived by his wife, Janice. His children, Jim and his wife, Laurie of Tallahassee, FL and his daughter, Brandae and her husband Eric of Roseville, CA. His grandchildren, Daniel, Ian and Macy. He is preceded in death by his youngest son, James Robert (JR) and his baby sister, Vickey. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting donations in his name to the MS Society which took the life of his dear sister and the Alzheimer’s Association which his son-in-law suffers from. If it helps find a cure then his heart would be full. The family is being assisted by James Sircy, and cared for by Jackie Fulford of Young Fulford Funeral Home and Crematory. Phone: (850) 610-4444 YoungFulford.com