He was born in Tennessee on August 17, 1942, to Alonzo and Alieen Faulkner.
Mr. Faulkner worked at Redstone Arsenal for many years, before devoting the rest of his life as a cattle farmer. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
Visitation will be 1-2pm on Monday January 23rd at McConnell Funeral Home. A chapel service will begin at 2pm, with burial to follow at Athens Memory Gardens.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Neta Vaughn Faulkner; son, Tim Faulkner of Elkmont; daughters, Allison Hill (Billy) of Athens and Melissa Faulkner of Elkmont; sisters, Barbara Clark and Sandra Murphy, both of Athens; and granddaughter, Savannah Hill of Athens.
Preceding him in death are his parents; and sister, Gail McMahan.