Jim Faidley
James Edward Faidley, Jr., 76, of Covington, passed from this earth on Thursday, April 9, at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia.
Jim was born August 18, 1949, son of the late James Edward Faidley, Sr., and Margaret Homer Faidley. He was also preceded in death by a half sister, Sondra Hover Fullmer, and a nephew, David Fullmer.
He is survived by his wife of almost 45 years, Marlene Reynolds Faidley, their son, Byron Edward Faidley, and his fiancé, Mackenzie Brooks. Also, his nieces Kathy Sparks and Christine Scheffler, and Marlene’s niece, Marcy Thompson, and their families.
Jim graduated from Alleghany County High School, Class of 1967, Bridgewater College, Class of 1971, and the Medical College of Virginia, School of Pharmacy, Class of 1975.
He began his career as a pharmacist with Peoples Drug in Richmond. He returned to this area as a pharmacist and store manager of Thrift Drug, located at Mallow Mall. He was a staff pharmacist, and later Director of Pharmacy, at Alleghany Regional Hospital. Jim returned to retail pharmacy, working at CVS in Covington. After retirement, he continued to work part time for several clinical and retail pharmacies throughout Virginia and West Virginia, most recently at Alleghany Family Pharmacy in Covington.
Jim was an active member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church, where he previously served as a choir member, adult Sunday school teacher, Elder, and Clerk of Session. He was also active in leadership with the Boy Scouts of America, through the Stonewall Jackson Area Council. He and Byron attended two National Scout Jamborees together.
Jim said he enjoyed working, and had just completed the required continuing education credits needed to renew his license, on Palm Sunday. He was a great sports enthusiast, having played baseball, football, and golf, beginning at a very young age. He was happiest when sitting at a football game, especially if he was watching the Washington Redskins at FedX Field, with Byron, and his nephew David.
The family will visit with friends at Loving Funeral Home on Monday, April 13, from 5 to 8 pm.
A graveside service will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, April 14 at 2 pm.
In lieu of any food or flowers, the family suggests that memorial tributes be made to McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church, the Alleghany Humane Society, or the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Historical Society.
Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; to view Jim's memorial tribute page, please visit www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.
