Obituary for David Fouts
James “David” Fouts, 84, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, after a period of declining health.
A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Nondus and Vira Farley Fouts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Lou Crawford; and seven brothers, Jack Ray Fouts, Ken Fouts, Max Fouts, Sherrill Fouts, Gene Fouts, Jay “Boyd” Fouts, and John Fouts. Mr. Fouts was a United States Army veteran, was of the Baptist faith, and had worked as a carpenter and concrete finisher.
He is survived by his daughter, Judy Fouts Jenkins of Franklin; son, James “Farley” Fouts of Franklin; companion and caregiver, JoAnn Fouts of Franklin; four grandchildren, Kimberly Stamey, Ashley Dyer, Samuel Jenkins, and Daniel Jenkins; and three great grandchildren, Kaysen Stamey, Easton Stamey, and Bailey Dyer. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral service will be at 2pm on Saturday, March 11, in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Gary McCoy will officiate. Burial will be in the Fouts cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108.
The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2pm, one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Starnes, Matthew Fouts, Derek Stamey, Farley Fouts, Ronnie Joseph Dills, and Josh Webb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Fouts Cemetery, C/O Nancy Krag, 3339 Burningtown Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
Online condolences can be left at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late Nondus and Vira Farley Fouts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Lou Crawford; and seven brothers, Jack Ray Fouts, Ken Fouts, Max Fouts, Sherrill Fouts, Gene Fouts, Jay “Boyd” Fouts, and John Fouts. Mr. Fouts was a United States Army veteran, was of the Baptist faith, and had worked as a carpenter and concrete finisher.
He is survived by his daughter, Judy Fouts Jenkins of Franklin; son, James “Farley” Fouts of Franklin; companion and caregiver, JoAnn Fouts of Franklin; four grandchildren, Kimberly Stamey, Ashley Dyer, Samuel Jenkins, and Daniel Jenkins; and three great grandchildren, Kaysen Stamey, Easton Stamey, and Bailey Dyer. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral service will be at 2pm on Saturday, March 11, in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Gary McCoy will officiate. Burial will be in the Fouts cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108.
The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2pm, one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Starnes, Matthew Fouts, Derek Stamey, Farley Fouts, Ronnie Joseph Dills, and Josh Webb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Fouts Cemetery, C/O Nancy Krag, 3339 Burningtown Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
Online condolences can be left at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.