James Israel Folsom, Jr., age 93, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home.

Born January 20, 1933, in Monticello, FL, he was the son of the late James Israel Folsom, Sr. and May Fenn Folsom. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Henry Thomas Folsom and Eleanor Folsom Revell.

In his early years in Florida, James helped operate the family fuel oil delivery business and service station. After moving to Anderson in 1979, he began a long career with White Jones, retiring after 25 years of faithful service to the company. He was a hardworking man who never met a stranger and could carry on a conversation with anyone. He enjoyed keeping up on current events, reading the newspaper daily, and watching Fox News. He was a member of Grace Fellowship where he was affectionately known as "Candy Man", always keeping an assortment in his pocket to hand out. He was very active in church and loved to visit with people in the nursing home. James was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who deeply loved his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Miriam Maddox Folsom; children, Jennifer Folsom Jordan (Bill) and James "Jim" Israel Folsom, III (Charlotte); brother, Edward Fenn Folsom; grandchildren, Dana Whitmire (Nick), Stan Jordan (Kathryn), Caralee Grover (Matt), Rebecca Folsom Moore (John), Emily Folsom Sink (Alden), Christy Jo McClellan (Richard), and Catherine Jolene Blair (Stu); 21 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 am at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 2609 Hwy 29 N., Anderson, SC, 29621, with Rev. Bill Jordan officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries, 219 W. Whitner St, Anderson, SC 29624.

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