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James Tayloe Futrell

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James Tayloe Futrell

Birth
Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Death
6 Oct 2014 (aged 68)
South Carolina, USA
Burial
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA Add to Map
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James Tayloe Futrell, the beloved husband of Helen B. King-Brookes-Futrell passed into eternal life onTuesday, October 6, 2014.

He was the younger son of the late William M. Futrell and Willia Parker Futrell. He was born on July 26, 1946 at Edgecombe General Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina.

In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by one brother; three children and five grandchildren through his marriage to Helen.; several cousins,.

Jim was a member Memorial Baptist Church, Buies Creek, N. C. but had attended First Presbyterian Church since his marriage to Helen on October 26, 2011.

Jim's passion was science and he enjoyed learning, therefore he entered the educational profession as a biology teacher. Jim attended Campbell University, Buies Creek, N. C., Western University, and Eastern Carolina earning his B.S., M.A., and educational degrees. He wore out two cars taking summer, night and extension courses around the state of N.C. He believed that any day that one didn't learn something new, it was a lost day. Jim won several prestigious awards not the least being the outstanding Biology
Teacher for the state of North Carolina from the National Association of Biology Teachers. He also received the Wachovia Principle award for energetic leadership in school administration. Before retiring Jim served as a curriculum director and principle for elementary and junior high schools. He wrote four books on Biology which were used in the North Carolina Schools. He gave his time to the Harnett County School
systems. After retiring Jim taught Medical Students at Campbell University. His Dentist and Doctor are two of his medical students. Jim chaired the building of many educational schools in N. C. to include a nursing school. Also, he served on many levels in Kiwanis because he enjoyed helping children.

His belief in God, his Church activities to include singing in the Choir, and faith was his source of strength during challenging career assignments. Jim's hobbies were collecting medical antiques and doing medical presentation for various organizations and civic clubs.

His active Pallbearers will be members of Angier Kiwanis Club, and the honorary pallbearers will be members of Angier Kiwanis Club, the Rich Square Class of 1964, and the Sumter Kiwanis Club.

A Funeral Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Ray Fancher officiating. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum.

The Family will receive friends on Saturday, October 11, 2014, from 4 - 6 pm. at Bullock Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 9 Calhoun Street, Sumter, S. C. 29150 or to a charity of one's choice.
James Tayloe Futrell, the beloved husband of Helen B. King-Brookes-Futrell passed into eternal life onTuesday, October 6, 2014.

He was the younger son of the late William M. Futrell and Willia Parker Futrell. He was born on July 26, 1946 at Edgecombe General Hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina.

In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by one brother; three children and five grandchildren through his marriage to Helen.; several cousins,.

Jim was a member Memorial Baptist Church, Buies Creek, N. C. but had attended First Presbyterian Church since his marriage to Helen on October 26, 2011.

Jim's passion was science and he enjoyed learning, therefore he entered the educational profession as a biology teacher. Jim attended Campbell University, Buies Creek, N. C., Western University, and Eastern Carolina earning his B.S., M.A., and educational degrees. He wore out two cars taking summer, night and extension courses around the state of N.C. He believed that any day that one didn't learn something new, it was a lost day. Jim won several prestigious awards not the least being the outstanding Biology
Teacher for the state of North Carolina from the National Association of Biology Teachers. He also received the Wachovia Principle award for energetic leadership in school administration. Before retiring Jim served as a curriculum director and principle for elementary and junior high schools. He wrote four books on Biology which were used in the North Carolina Schools. He gave his time to the Harnett County School
systems. After retiring Jim taught Medical Students at Campbell University. His Dentist and Doctor are two of his medical students. Jim chaired the building of many educational schools in N. C. to include a nursing school. Also, he served on many levels in Kiwanis because he enjoyed helping children.

His belief in God, his Church activities to include singing in the Choir, and faith was his source of strength during challenging career assignments. Jim's hobbies were collecting medical antiques and doing medical presentation for various organizations and civic clubs.

His active Pallbearers will be members of Angier Kiwanis Club, and the honorary pallbearers will be members of Angier Kiwanis Club, the Rich Square Class of 1964, and the Sumter Kiwanis Club.

A Funeral Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Ray Fancher officiating. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum.

The Family will receive friends on Saturday, October 11, 2014, from 4 - 6 pm. at Bullock Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 9 Calhoun Street, Sumter, S. C. 29150 or to a charity of one's choice.


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