BELMONT, NC- James ""Jim"" Tasker Stallings, Jr. passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Syndrome on November 19, 2019 with his family by his side. Jim was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on December 11, 1944 to the late Helen Frances Rose and James Tasker Stallings, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson Thomas ""Owens"" Hutchinson.
Jim was a devoted and faithful member of First Presbyterian Church of Belmont, NC. He served as a deacon, elder and was a member of the Finance, Personnel and Nominating Committees. Jim especially loved his Sunday School class.
He enjoyed reading, cooking, working in his yard, BBQ-ing with his Belmont crew, hunting and watching his Tar Heels play. He especially loved boating, golf cart rides with his grandchildren and family times spent in the home he and Jane built.
Jim was employed by Carolina Freight Carriers for 22 years. He went on to work for Preston Trucking as well as National Gypsum, where he retired in 2016. His work ethic was second to none. The many employees ""worked with him"" and not ""for him,"" as he often told his family.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 54 years, Jane Adelaide Cashion Stallings; his children, Caroline Wells (Barry) Sheppard, Katherine Hunter (John, Jr.) Hutchinson and James Robert ""Bob"" (Allison) Stallings. ""Bo"" is also survived by his five precious grandchildren, Grace Burke and Lillian Wells Sheppard, Adelaide Wells, John Guiher, III, and Julia Rose Hutchinson, as well as siblings Helen Stallings Moore and Charles Thomas (Lynnette) Stallings, nephew Charles ""Charlie"" Thomas Stallings and niece Elizabeth LaMaster (Marshall) Moore, many cousins and lifelong friends.
A special thanks to our wonderful caregivers from Kindred at Home, Right at Home and Hospice of Gaston County.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: JDRF.org, which funds Type 1 Diabetes research (JDRF, 205 Regency Executive Park Drive Suite 102 Charlotte, NC 28217) or First Presbyterian Church (102 South Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012).
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 22, at 11 am at First Presbyterian Church of Belmont, NC. A visitation will follow.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Nov. 21, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for James Stallings

Sponsored by McLean Funeral Directors - Belmont.

12 Entries

November 24, 2019

TO JANE and FAMILY,

We are sorry to hear about the passing of James. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family. May God bless you all at this time and forever.

Debbie Kerpsie (from St. Michael's School) and husband John

Travis Groner

November 23, 2019

What a great guy.Sad to see this

November 23, 2019

May the God of comfort bring the family peace in their time of grief.

Pam Lee

November 22, 2019

So very sorry for this terrible news.

November 22, 2019

Jane so sorry to hear about Jim. Prayers for you and your family. Donna Phillips

Loretta Horne

November 21, 2019

Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. We know they are in a better place but will be missed by all. Prayers for you and your family.
Loretta Horne

Sue Doran

November 21, 2019

I am going to miss Jim and his quick and wry wit. His smile was one of a kind... right to the end! His was a welcoming and warm home and I so enjoyed seeing his love for Jane and his family. I did not particularly enjoy his love of the Tar Heels but his wit made it fun to banter with him about them!! My heart breaks for the family, but memories of Jim's life are plentiful... the pictures tell his story. ❤

Sam Howe

November 21, 2019

That smile tells you about all you need to know about Jim! Full of life and love for his friends and family. A fine church man ready to do anything to help anyone with a need. Our sympathy goes out to Jane, Caroline, Bob, and his extended family. Keep the faith all for Jim is surely in Heaven this day enjoying the Fellowship of the Saints with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Linda Hobson

November 21, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have fond memories of serving on some church committees with Jim. He was a caring, loving, and generally nice person!

Susan Yow

November 21, 2019

I met Jim and Jane for the 1st time around 2012 at the boat dock in Lake Wylie, SC. I would see them on and off for the next 4 years as me and a close friend would either be departing to go out on the water or returning for the evening. Each encounter would entail a conversation about boating, their family, jobs, etc. it was always a highlight to see them. Through those short but welcomed conversations we became friends who visited often after Jim's retirement and his battle with Parkinson's Syndrome. During those visits, I observed the love and dedication Jim and Jane had for one another. Until the last several months, the visits were always filled with jokes, laughter, and appreciation for the small things of life. I will always remember Jim's smile, his love for Tar Heel & as well as his honest opinion about my beloved Wolfpack, He loved to tease me. He handled his situation with dignity and fought the good fight till the end. It was a blessing to be in his home and to call him a friend. ❤ Susan Yow

Greg Sheppard

November 21, 2019

I had the distinct pleasure of knowing Jim for the last 20 years. He was a fine man and an outstanding husband and father! Jim, you will be sorely missed by all who knew you.

November 20, 2019

Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. You guys had such a special relationship. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Lou Anne Stovall

Showing 1 - 12 of 12 results