Jeffrey Jay Falkingham, affectionately known by his sisters and those who knew and loved him best as "Bubba", passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Godley, Texas at the age of 60. The son of Darlene Ruth (Simpson) and John Albert Falkingham, Jeff was born on October 3, 1960 in Ulysses, Kansas. Growing up Jeff attended Bethel High School in Shawnee, Oklahoma before he began working on his own in many different specialty trades. He later continued his education and finished his GED. A true "jack of all trades," Jeff worked in many different types of hands on industries and was a perfectionist in everything he did. Quality job and performance was the end result in all things Jeff did including modifying custom vans, working in automotive body shops, auto painting and upholstery, headliner work on vehicles, as well as working on refrigerant units on semi-trucks. Jeff was a true self-made man. He lived life on his own terms as well as died on his own terms. He was a good friend, a hard worker, lived life doing the things he enjoyed. He will be deeply missed each day.
He was preceded in death by his:
Father, John Albert Falkingham;
Mother, Darlene Ruth Falkingham;
Step-Father, Bobby Wayne Douglas.
He leaves behind his loving family:
Eldest Son, Stephen Long;
Youngest Son, Jeffrey Jay Falkingham, Jr. & Anna Arebalo;
Sister, Susan Johnson;
Sister, Linda Nohelty;
Step-Sister, Karen Douglas Bird;
Grandchildren: Kacen Falkingham, Alexes Falkingham, Alyssa Falkingham, Brayden Long and Ryan Long;
Countless other extended family and dear friends.