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FAULKNER, Clyde Wheeler, Jr. Clyde Wheeler Faulkner Jr. (August 29, 1936 - April 9, 2011) was born in Wake County, North Carolina, the only child of the Reverend Clyde Wheeler Faulkner Sr. and Hazel Wall Faulkner. He graduated from High Point College and the Duke University Divinity School, and received his PhD in Sociology from Emory University. He had a distinguished career as professor and administrator at Georgia State University, and retired as Dean Emeritus of the College of Arts and Sciences. Clyde was an avid Duke basketball fan, and enjoyed travel, golf, reading, fishing, dog-sitting, roller coasters with grandchildren, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends. Clyde is survived by his wife, Karla Winecoff Stein; his children, Michael Faulkner of Denver, Colorado, Lynne Faulkner Smith and her husband Ted Smith of Johns Creek, Georgia, Donna Stein Brat of Atlanta; honorary daughter, Sue Sweat of Atlanta; his grandchildren, Jason and Jordan Faulkner of Denver; Elise, Rachel and Michael Smith of Johns Creek, and his best friend, J. L. (Pete) Peterson. A service in celebration of Clyde's life will be held in the chapel of A. S. Turner and Sons, 2773 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, on Friday, April 15 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Helping Paws Rescue and Humane Society, P.O Box 701157, St. Cloud, FL 34772.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clyde Faulkner
April 21, 2011
C, W. was a special person and liked by all his classmates at Kernersville High School. I remember how sad we were when he moved away prior to graduation. His family is in our thoughts and prayers. Earline Ingram Echols...
April 20, 2011
It has been a long time but we miss all of our old school friends
Lewis Pless
John Staples
April 19, 2011
I attended high school with C.W. when his father served the Kernersville N.C. community in the early 1950s. He was a terrific student, athlete and all-round nice guy. All my classmates and I considered him the smartest guy in our class and perhaps the most likely to succeed. We will all miss him.
Phyllis Sisk
April 19, 2011
CW was a student at Duke when I knew him. He used to help "work in tobacco" on our farm when he lived in Walkertown.
As a child, I spent one summer sick and bedfast. He came most days and played a few hands of Rook with me and my cousin.
Those times turned what would have been a hard summer into a good one and great memories.
Mary Nell Stone
April 19, 2011
I worked for Dean Faulkner for several years while he was Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He was a wonderful man: kind, funny, thoughtful. He loved to read and would walk to the Atlanta Library at lunchtime at least once a week. He started me reading Dick Francis novels. Everytime I pick one up, I think of Dean Faulkner. Every few months, he would treat his office staff to lunch at the Mansion or some other fancy restaurant. He was very down to earth and a pleasure to work for. He will be greatly missed.
Earline F. Newton
April 17, 2011
C.W. as we back home called him was a very handsome and kind person to everyone. Memories of going down to Ma's and Aunt Annie's to see C.W., Clyde, H.T., James, Charles, Diane & the rest of the gang was always the highlight of our week. Those days were gone way too soon as we all went in different directions as we grew older. They will forever be etched in our memory forever!
Our condolences to his family. We will forever keep him in our hearts!
Olivia & Woodson Faulkner & Family
Anna V Lambros
April 16, 2011
Clyde supported me in my efforts to bring the Greek Community and the City Of Atlanta together, by celebrating" Focus on Greece". He was always encouraging and eager for GSU to offer
courses in Modern Greek. May his memory be eternal!
Valerie Duncan
April 13, 2011
My prayers are with The Faulkner family.
Kelly Ard
April 13, 2011
Clyde always greeted you with a big smile. He was the nicest man and he will be greatly missed. I keep his family in my prayers.
Jerry Robbins
April 13, 2011
Clyde was a valued colleague for many years at GSU and our friendship continued long after we both left there. He was great fun to travel with (especially as a fellow "Big Potato"). He is gone far too soon and will be deeply missed. My deepest condolences to my good friend Karla and to others in his family.
April 13, 2011
It was an honor to be a small part of Clyde Faulkner's team at Georgia State. I will always remember him in appreciation and friendship. So sorry he has left this world too soon. Diane (Grimes) Reaves
Michael Swift
April 13, 2011
I am remembering all the times Dr. Faulkner inspired and uplifted me. He was a good listener with thoughtful suggestions and advise whenever I asked. Dr. Faulkner had such a genuine spirit about him and carrying nature. I appreciate his support, encouragement and friendship over the past many years. My prayers are with his family.
Melanie Brooks
April 13, 2011
Prayers and condolences go out to the Faulkner Family.
Sincerely,
Melanie Brooks, Gary Brooks, Lisa Brooks
Pat Nay
April 13, 2011
Clyde was the nicest man. He will be missed.
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