Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthApr 3, 1928, Alamance County, North Carolina [881]
DeathFeb 7, 2013, Alamance County, North Carolina [881]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [881]
FatherHenry Clifton FAUCETTE (1906-1964)
Spouses
BirthNov 5, 1931, Alamance County, North Carolina [838]
DeathAug 23, 2004, Alamance County, North Carolina [838]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [838]
OccupationRetired From Alamance Knit Fabrics [838]
FatherWilliam WHITESELL (1870-1942)
MarriageOct 20, 1948, Alamance County, North Carolina [838]
 James Robert (1956-1995)
Obituary Online notes for James Howard FAUCETTE
2/9/2013

James Howard Faucette

   BURLINGTON — James Howard Faucette, 84, of Burlington, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 at Alamance Regional Medical Center due to complications from surgery.

   He was born in Alamance County to the late Henry Clifton and Bessie Perry Faucette and was married to the late Betty Whitesell Faucette. He retired from P. Lorillard Tobacco Company. Howard enjoyed fishing, wood-working and flower gardening. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather.

   He is survived by his son, Bill (Anne) Faucette of Graham; grandchildren, Brian (Mary) Faucette and Jason (Eunisse) Thomas, all of Graham, and Jeremy (Darcy) Thomas of Snow Camp; great-grandchildren, Berkley and Linen Faucette, Noah and Alison Thomas; and a brother, Gary (Pat) Faucette of Burlington.

   He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; son, James Robert “Bob” Faucette ; brother, Alton Faucette; and a sister, Darlyne Thompson.

   The graveside service will be held at 3 p.m.

   Sunday at Alamance Memorial Park by the Rev. Clarence Toney.

   The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 Saturday evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and at other times at the residence.

   Memorials may be made to the ARMC Cancer Center, 1236 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 or to the American Diabetes Association, 2418 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 206, Raleigh, NC 27607.

   You may sign the online register book at
www.lowefuneralhome.com   [881]
Obituary Online notes for Betty Jean (Spouse 1)
8/24/2004

Betty Whitesell Faucette

    BURLINGTON — Betty Whitesell Faucette, 72, 413 Laurel Hill Drive, died Monday, August 23, 2004, at her home.

She was born in Alamance County, to the late William Whitesell and the late Elizabeth McIntyre Whitesell Gerringer.

She was the wife of J. Howard Faucette for 57 years, who survives. Mrs. Faucette retired from Alamance Knit Fabrics.

    Survivors other than her husband of the home include a son, William "Bill" Faucette and wife, Anne, of Graham; grandson, William Brian Faucette; stepgrandsons, Jason and Jeremy Thomas; and sister, Mary Ruth Mansfield of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

    She was preceded in death by her parents; son, James Robert Faucette; sister, Annie Frances Fender; and brothers, John William Whitesell and David Elmo Whitesell.

    The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory by the Rev. Eldon Hotle, and Rev. Tim Taylor. Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 this evening at the funeral home.

    Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215. [838]
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