Jim Fulks of Microfibres Dies
January 30, 2008
PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island - A funeral was held today for Jim Fulks of Microfibres. The former executive vice president died last week in a hotel room in China. He would have been 66 on February 1st.
Fulks was working on a deal to build a plant for Microfibres in China at the time of his death. He was involved in the flock industry for 30 years or more.
Fulks was chairman of the board of directors of Foshan Nanfang Dyeing and Printing Co., LTD. and director of the National Textile Association. He was also a prominent member of several committees including board of directors at Microfibres, the executive committee of the American Flock Association, the NTA Upholstery Fabrics Committee and the National Association of Manufacturers.
Microfibres has not yet decided what will happen with his position or when it will be filled, as company representatives have indicated that it is ''too soon'' to make that decision.
Funeral services were held on Friday, February 8th at 9:00 a.m. at the Hill Funeral Home in E. Greenwich, R.I. Fulks is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.
Fulks was working on a deal to build a plant for Microfibres in China at the time of his death. He was involved in the flock industry for 30 years or more.
Fulks was chairman of the board of directors of Foshan Nanfang Dyeing and Printing Co., LTD. and director of the National Textile Association. He was also a prominent member of several committees including board of directors at Microfibres, the executive committee of the American Flock Association, the NTA Upholstery Fabrics Committee and the National Association of Manufacturers.
Microfibres has not yet decided what will happen with his position or when it will be filled, as company representatives have indicated that it is ''too soon'' to make that decision.
Funeral services were held on Friday, February 8th at 9:00 a.m. at the Hill Funeral Home in E. Greenwich, R.I. Fulks is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.
