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BORN
1932
DIED
2016
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Roy Faulkner Obituary
He was 84.
Visitation will be on Friday, September 30, 2016, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Eternal Hills Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 1, 2016 in the Eternal Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at 4:00pm at Eastlawn Memory Park in McDonough. Please join us in celebrating Roy's life by visiting www.eternalhillsfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to The COPD Foundation, www.copdfoundation.org. Eternal Hills Funeral Home, 770.972.3155. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=roy-faulkner&pid=181644708&fhid=4918#sthash.4UQw4lP8.dpuf
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for Roy Faulkner
66 Entries
Dave OLenick
September 24, 2019
Dear Donna: Wow, I thought I signed the guest book back when. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad and Deann and I would like to offer you our deepest sympathy and condolences. I will always remember taking the film around town and hearing "8 years, 5 months, and 19 days with the Thermo-Jet torch!" You Dad was a remarkable man. When he set his mind on something he got it done. He had a very good sense of humor and was easy to talk too. As a Marine he served his Country well. I can never forget you Dad and believe that he took a very dangerous job and completed because it had to be done. RIP Roy we will all miss you.
Warm Regards,
DAVE O'Lenick
robert parramore
February 6, 2019
Semper Fidelis Marine, from fellow Georgian, Lt.Col.(former S/Sgt.) R.L. Parramore, USMC, Veteran of Vietnam War and Persian Gulf Wars, 1967 to 2004. RIP
June 19, 2018
Good job Roy!
Granny, Me, Roy - 01/2016
Heather Davis
August 17, 2017
When I lived with my grandfather & grandmother in Ormond Beach, FL, Roy and his wife & children lived across the street from us a few houses down. My grandfather & Roy became very close fishing buddies. I have fond memories of Roy and his wife & family, and spent several times with them fishing, watching movies, enjoying meals together, and admiring the beautiful Halifax River together from my grandparents backporch. I was honored to see Roy again at my grandmother's 99th birhtday celebration in January 2016, and was able to reunite with one of his daughters & son-in-law. I have two pictures of us. It was a honor to know him, and to be a part of someone's life with such admirable history. Blessings to the family. Both my grandparents and Roy have passed on and I am thankful for their lives & friendships in our lives.
Bruce Blankenberg
June 4, 2017
Sorry to hear of Roy's passing! I believe my mother new Roy when I was young, I'm 49 now. My mother has also passed. Peace be with you both!
Tom Llewellyn
March 17, 2017
Thank you for such an amazing piece of art. The carving of Stone Mountain was as much a family effort with your daughter as any family project ever was. We met in the early days of your storefront display and museum. I remember a picture of your little girl sitting in one of the full scale ears. Our signed poster is framed and displayed proudly as one of our most cherished pieces of art. We all know that as a "Northerner" you never got the fame and recognition you so richly deserved. The Mountain is you trophy now for all of eternity. God Bless
My mom dad & me knew him
Robert Minton
October 17, 2016
Thank you .I just read the post .he's is with my mom & dad in the same cemetery I miss them all.....
Lisa Carlotta
October 12, 2016
Thank you for such a wonderful monument to always remind us the hurdles we've overcome as a nation. Rest In Peace and condolences to your family
October 8, 2016
Sorry for your loss. May the God of all Comfort give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
October 7, 2016
thank you for a monument my family enjoy often my condolences sincerely PHYLLIS SHIREY
EVERETTE RITA
October 5, 2016
PAPA LIVES ON. EVEN IN DEATH YOU ARE GREATER. YOUR LEGACY REMAINS. REST IN PEACE.
Frank Barron
October 3, 2016
He was a great man! He will be missed!
Christopher Faulkner
October 3, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. He was my father's first cousin, and though I never met him, I felt like I knew him. He will always be remembered for his unmatched accomplishment in honoring our Confederate ancestors. He made our common ancestor, William G Falkner (1825-1865) and all of the rest proud.
Christopher Faulkner and Family
Mary Coleen Crawford
September 30, 2016
I shall always treasure the special occasion in March when the Ga. Daughters had the pleasure of honoring Mr. Faulkner. He surely left a great legacy. What an awesome man he was and I cherish the memory of getting to meet him with his signed book!
Mary Harris
September 30, 2016
Donna, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn your loss and celebrate your dad's life.
We send you much comfort and love,
Mary and Jimmy
Dear Friends Forever
Florence Wood
September 29, 2016
I have been knowing Roy and Juanita for over 50 years from when they lived in the Mill Village at the Atlanta Exposition Cotton Mill. We use to run around together and go boat riding at Jackson Lake. My deceased husband, Butch and I went with Roy and Juanita to get married. After they moved down to Covington, Butch and I would drive down to Covington with our boys to see them because Gary and Larry wanted to go horseback riding. Roy asked us several times to let him take us up on the mountain; but we would never go. I asked him how he knew how to do this...his answer was..".God showed me how to do it". I have such fond memories of our past but the most recent and fondness memory is when my sister was out of town on vacation, my niece "Donna" asked me to come visit them. I decided to go. Donna said "this could be my resort for two weeks" and not to worry about anything. She prepared our meals...I believe I even gained a few pounds during that time. I am so glad I did...it was a wonderful time. Every morning I would wake up for coffee and go over to kiss Roy on the cheek. We were a pair...he could not hear good and I could not see good but we still enjoyed each others company. He would watch out for me especially if I needed help getting up. I will always cherish that time we spent together. Roy...you will be missed but never forgotten. May you rest in peace my dear friend.
Febri Yeni
September 28, 2016
Dear Donna,
Our deepest symphathy on the loss of your lovely Dad, Mr. Roy Faulkner, on his his sudden demise on September 23, 2016. Our heartfelt condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may the blessing of love be upon him.
With loving memories,
- Febri Yeni's Family
Kathryn Hoiriis
September 28, 2016
Prayers to heal you, many thanks for his gift, precious moments remembered playing near the mountain.
Sydney Desouza
September 28, 2016
My wife & I send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Roy Faulkner, the man responsible for the completion of Stone Mountain's iconic Confederate memorial carving, We are from Bombay India & immigrated to Atlanta/Alpharetta Georgia 30 years ago & have always admired the wonderful granite sculpture & the laser show that enhances it.
Whenever our family members visit from abroad, this is a must see item that is always appreciated.
Thank you & your family for the tremendous dedication of your Father in completing this job for the future enjoyment of all.
Sydney & Mary Anne Desouza
Alpharetta, GA
Ebony Hill, PTA One Source PT
September 28, 2016
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. In the short time i met you and your dad, i really got to see the love you two had for one another. I am a daddys girl too, so i very much admired how dutiful you were to him. He seemed to be in good spirts there right until the end, and I think that is what i will remember most. It was such an honor to meet him and you. May God bless you and your family during this time.
Mary Coleen Crawford
September 28, 2016
Thank you for your accomplishment, Mr. Faulkner. You have left quite a legacy which will live on. I feel blessed and honored to have met you this past March when we UDC ladies paid a special tribute to you at Stone Mountain. Rest in peace, Mr. Roy. You will be missed!
Mary Coleen Crawford
September 28, 2016
Thank you for your accomplishment, Mr. Faulkner. You have left quite a legacy. I feel blessed to have met you this past March when we UDC ladies honored you at Stone Mountain. Rest in peace, Mr. Roy. You will be missed
Holly Francis
September 27, 2016
Rick,Donna, Judy and Patty, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Roy's passing. I'll always remember the summer vacations I spent on the farm with ya'll and the ride from Atlanta to Covington with all of us crammed into that tiny little aqua and white car! Uncle Roy was a great guy and I'll miss his sweet smile and and big hugs. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all!
September 27, 2016
I am really sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and strength in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
CG
CW
September 27, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences to the Faulkner family and friends in your hour of grief.
September 26, 2016
One of the greatest experiences of my life was meeting Mr. Roy Faulkner in Deland, Florida this year. He is truly a
Southern Hero & Gentleman of the highest order. His completed works of 'Art' relating to Stone Mountain, Georgia, is a pure example of what a Southerner can accomplish above & beyond normal mankind. He is now in the presence of our LORD & SAVIOR & may GOD Bless the FAMILY during this
solemn loss. I am so proud to have met a true "Son of the SOUTH" a-n-d, will never forget him.............
Proverbs 3:5,6
J. Peacock [Musician]
Sons of Confederate Veterans
SCV CAMP #556
Florida Division
Daryl Ratterree
September 26, 2016
It is one of the best memories in my life to know that I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Roy Faulkner in a different line of work (V.C.D.C.) many years after he completed carving Stone Mountain. Then having the opportunity to see him again 38 years later in Deland, Fl. was really special. This is something that I will cherish for many more years. Rest in Peace Mr. Roy, you have earned God's Glory!
James Odell
September 26, 2016
What an Honor to have got to meet him, a true Legend and a hero. Rip ind sir and thank you for your service and your beautiful Art that shall stand the test of time. God Bless you and your family.
On Behalf of the 12th Brigade and Private George W. Thomas Camp 1595.
Fair Winds and Following Seas and Semper Fi.
tk,michelle, matthew Stanford
September 26, 2016
For the last number of years, Roy Faulkner has been our next door neighbor. What a gracious gentleman. He was a delight and joy to know. Never a sharp word came from his mouth- only sweet smiles and an encouraging look. He appreciated everyone and enjoyed their company. It is a sad thing to go into Ron and Donna's house and not see him sitting in his favorite recliner....he will long be remembered by all of us in the neighborhood.
Carl Hopf
September 26, 2016
I was very saddened to hear of Roy's passing. Also very proud to have met him. May God Rest his soul.
September 26, 2016
Sorry for the loss of your dear love one remember the loving times you shared and the future that's ahead the promises given to us is real John 5:25 BM
Daphne V. Gilbert
September 26, 2016
In loving memory of a wonderful man. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kiana A. Gilbert-Roseborough
September 26, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kay Jones
September 26, 2016
I could never say how very much Mr. Roy has meant to me. All my love to Patti, Judy, Donna, and Rick.
Charles
September 26, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Faulkner family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.
Jeffro Cotten
September 26, 2016
Prayers for a great Patriot and Southern hero
Belva Gurr
September 25, 2016
To Rick, Joy, Candice, Zach, Lauren and Eric and the rest of the family, it was a privilege to be able to share in the family get togethers with Roy. To enjoy listening to him was a treat not many got to share. Prayers and love to you all at this time.
Marcia Hobson
September 25, 2016
My deepest sympathies to this awesome family. Roy was an extrodiary man. It was such an honor to meet him. Rest in Peace sir...you will be missed but not forgotten by all that new you.
Shirley Woodlock
September 25, 2016
It was an honor to meet Mr. Faulkner and members of his family earlier this year; especially to be a special part, as Historian General, to approve for him the Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal Award for his work on Stone Mountain. The first time I saw this beautiful carving I never thought I would ever meet the man who carved it. He and that beautiful monument will always have a special place in my heart. Rest in peace Mr. Roy.
Shirley Woodlock, Historian General UDC (2014-2016)
Frank and Joanne Moss
September 25, 2016
Thank God for giving this man to us for a
little while. He not only was talented but
a loving and personal friend to all who knew him. The Moss family will miss him
from Covington, Ga.
Patti Fahselt
September 25, 2016
RIP daddy love you and mom so very much, until l see you again thinking of you both each day.
Give mom a big hug for me!
All my love,Patti
Faith Sumpter
September 25, 2016
Dear Angel Roy,
Thank you for using your God given talent to enrich our Southern Heritage.
The mountain instills Faith and pride...
and is one of the Wonders of the South!
Blessings~
a "Faith"ful Reb
Ron Fowler
September 25, 2016
Rest in peace Roy. I was always honored to have you as a member of the family. You will always hold a special place in my memory. Prayers for all of the family.
Carol Anne Everett
September 25, 2016
What a remarkable talent. I had a teacher in 7th grade that attended the banquet at the completion and celebration of this historical carving and I have always been fascinated with Mr. Faulkner's ability to accomplish such an amazing task. May he rest in peace.
Grace Mitchum
September 24, 2016
Sorry to hear that Roy has left us. I have many fond memories of him from times we visited Uncle John and Aunt Maude and he would be with them also. He has left behind a lasting memory for us all to enjoy. May God bring peace and comfort to all the family in their loss.
Frank Hasty
September 24, 2016
Born and raised in Atlanta and a visitor to the mountain and the carving many times .Mr Faulkners artistry will live forever. Georgians, Americans are grateful to Mr Faulkner for his taient and his efforts in completing the carving..
Bruce
September 24, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss but the Bible has hope at John 11:24
Howard Williams
September 24, 2016
Thank you, Mr. Faulkner for the work you did to leave a lasting legacy on the mountain. Growing up in DeKalb county, mostly during the fifties and sixties, about six miles away, you and Elias Nour were two of my heroes. Rest in peace at God's right hand.
S W
September 24, 2016
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.
September 24, 2016
It was a great privilege and honor to have met Mr. Faulkner this past March at Stone Mountain.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Fennell, Swainsboro, GA
Wanda and Bill Maddox
September 24, 2016
Thank God for Mr. Faulkner's talent and perserverence. Our prayers are with his family.
Brenda Greene-Parish
September 24, 2016
Donna and Family, Roy was such a loving, brillant man who excelled in his field. I can hear his quiet voice talking about my Mother, LaRue, his first cousin. When I lived in the Atlanta area, I enjoyed taking people to Stone Mountain and bragging on Roy and his ability to create from stone the masterpiece he completed.
I know he will be missed. Love and hugs to all of you. Brenda Greene Parish
Joan Moore
September 24, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I will always remember how friendly he was to me as a young person when we visited with Aunt Maude and Uncle John. I admired his determination to complete the work on Stone Mountain. May GOD bless each of you at this time and give you comfort to deal with the lost of such a good man.
Joan Mitchum Moore
daughter of Pearlie Cales Mitchum
Richard Cooper
September 24, 2016
I always loved Stone Mountain and the region around it. The carvings are a beautiful tribute to those who fought for the "idea of the South" and Mr. Faulkner must have had that in his heart as he spent countless hours doing what he must have loved to do. Rest in peace.
Cheryl Manley
September 24, 2016
I was honored to meet him this past March. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
TA
September 24, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. 2 Corinth 1:3-5
September 24, 2016
I am sorry to hear about your lost . I would like to share a encouraging scripture with you found at 1 cor 1:3&4.
Elizabeth Bennett
September 24, 2016
My husband and his real estate partner showed Mr. Faulkner houses in the Stone Mountain area many years ago. Doug was always so complimentary to Mr. Faulkner and family. I hope they meet either today or tomorrow to share memories.
What a service Mr. Faulkner provided!
Sybil Willingham
September 24, 2016
One of my best memories is getting to meet Mr. Faulkner. Thank you to the family for sharing the story of this remarkable talented man and allowing our group to honor him last March. My sympathy in the lost of your father and grandfather.
Charles A.
September 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Faulkner family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in the word of God
Mark Pierce
September 24, 2016
I never met Roy Faulkner but remember the first time I saw the craving on Stone Mountain as a kid in 1973 and was amazed.
Since then, my children have seen it growing up and it continues to be a memorable experience. Rest in peace Roy and thank you for what you have accomplished in family and in work.
Caw
September 24, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences to the Faulkner family and friends in your hour of grief.
Gary Cole
September 24, 2016
I never knew this Rick. Sorry for your loss. You had a very talented father.
Bill & Kelly Peterson
September 24, 2016
Wow, what a legacy you have left, Mr. Faulkner. Enjoy Heaven and say hi to my mom! Thank you and God bless you.
Gary Shimo
September 23, 2016
Bless you all and be proud of what's been accomplished.
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