Homer Gray Faulk

MOORESVILLE -- Homer Gray Faulk succumbed on April 2, 2003, at his home in Mooresville, North Carolina, after a lengthy illness. He was born on May 26, 1929, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late Pearl Atkins and Joseph Monroe Fulk. He spent most of his career as an industrial economic developer, but spent his life as a spirited man who cared deeply for his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Perry Faulk; his sons, Joseph Garland Faulk, of Kure Beach, North Carolina, and Bobby Gray Faulk, of Mooresville, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Hillary, Stacey and Gray Faulk; and his sister, Norma Jean Riley, of Carthage, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur Dail and Billy Jack, and his sister, Estelle Stout Wilson.
Among his many accolades, Mr. Faulk was a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor given by the State of North Carolina. He was a pioneer in economic development for the state that he was proud to call home.
Visitation will be held at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2003, with the funeral to follow at 1:00 p.m. The graveside service will be held at Glenwood Memorial Park in Mooresville, North Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mooresville Christian Mission located at 480 N. College Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 would be greatly appreciated.