James O. Fillers, Jr.

September 20, 1935 - June 21, 2021

James O. Fillers, Jr., 85. of Salisbury, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at the Laurels of Salisbury. Born September 20, 1935 in Greenville, TN, he was the son of the late James O. Fillers, Sr. and Hazel Sweeney Fillers Holden. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines and the Army National Guard. He retired as manager for Pet Dairy and was later employed with the NC State Veteran Home where he enjoyed helping Veterans. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Wallace Fillers on September 3, 2019; and brother, Barry Fillers. Surviving are his sisters, Wanda F. Barringer and Gwendolyn F. Pope; nieces and nephew, Denise Nichols (Dennis), John Robert Love, Jr., Robin Pope and Andy Pope (Cheryl); great nephews, Drake Burlingham (Ariel) and Jax Pope; great-nieces Drew Pope, Kailee Love and Delaney Love. There will be a private graveside service conducted by Rev. Sy Ponds. The family would like to thank the staff at The Laurels of Salisbury and Dr. Brent Seifert and Staff at Rowan Diagnostic for all their kindness to him and his family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church, 2255 E. Ridge Rd., Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Fillers family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.