James E. Faulkner, 81, of Palm City, Florida, died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at the Treasure Coast Hospice House in Stuart, Florida.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was a Florida resident for 21 years, coming from his birthplace.

Prior to his retirement, he was a tool and die maker, employed by Western Electric and AT&T.

Jim was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Stuart.

Survivors include his beloved wife, of 61 years, Janice E. Faulkner; three sons, James Thomas Faulkner, and his wife, Lynn, of Baltimore, Steven Mark Faulkner, and his wife, Debra, of Baltimore, and Michael Kelly Faulkner, and his wife, Tara, of Palm City; one daughter, Sharon Marie Faulkner, of Stuart; eleven grandchildren, Christine Faulkner, Melissa Faulkner, Benjamin Faulkner, Andrew Faulkner, Elizabeth Poe, Teresa Anderson, Emily Faulkner, Meghan Faulkner, Sophia Faulkner, Kathyrn Faulkner, and Clare Faulkner; and one great-grandson, Chance.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church of Stuart, 1500 South Kanner Highway, Stuart, Florida 34994 (772-287-6262).

Contributions as a Memorial may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, Florida 34997.

An online Guestbook is available by visiting www.treasurecoastseawinds.com