JOHN ROBERT FAULKNER
Born: October 4th, 1950
Died: January 7th, 2022
Obituary
John Robert Faulkner, age 71, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 7, 2022. Born in Nash County, NC on October 4, 1950, he was the son of the late Henry Lewis Faulkner, Sr. and Edna Willis Dutton Faulkner. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Lewis Faulkner, Jr. and William Richard Faulkner.
John was a graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School. He was a fireman for many years until retiring and becoming the caretaker for his mother. John joined the city water department before retiring for a second time. Later he once again decided to return to work with the city this time working for the city code department, where he worked until his passing. Although he was never married, he had many friends and was active in helping organize his school reunions. John was well-liked and will be missed by all that knew him.
John is survived by his brother, Thomas Faulkner and wife, Stephanie, of Durham; his sister-in-law, Carolyn Faulkner, of Charlotte, three nieces and three nephews.
Services will be private.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.