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Johnny Faulkenberry Obituary
He was born Nov. 13, 1929, in Kershaw, S.C., son of the late Henry and Maggie Faulkenberry.
He was a graduate of Appalachian State College. Johnny retired from Gaston County Schools after 31 years. He was the Assistant Principal at South Point High School in Belmont. Prior to that, he was a driver's education teacher having taught many of the young people in Belmont how to drive. He was a Sergeant in the Army during the Korean War and was a Master Mason in Belmont Lodge 627. He was an active member of Park Street United Methodist Church.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jeanette Faulkenberry; sons, Graylyn Faulkenberry and wife, Jill of Mt. Holly, and Lee Faulkenberry and wife Michelle of Gastonia; grandchildren, John Mitchel, Jordan and Alison; sisters, Pauline Carlton and Evelyn Marinko; brother, Jones Faulkenberry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, C.O Faulkenberry, Hurbert Faulkenberry, and Clyde Faulkenberry.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Park Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Richardson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church in the Family Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Faulkenberry Family Scholarship, C/O Park Street United Methodist Church, 120 Park Street, Belmont, NC 28012.
Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.mcleanfuneral.com.
McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Johnny Faulkenberry
Jim & SaDara Tilley
January 10, 2014
What a blessing the two of you have been to us! We are just sorry we didn't know Johnny before he began having problems. We love you, Jeanette, and will be praying for you!
michelle osborne
January 10, 2014
Mr. Faulkenberry was a sweet and wonderful person. Always a smile and words of encouragement. He will be missed by all that knew him...To the family , you will be in my families prayers.
Wendy Fox Stiles
January 9, 2014
Mr. Faulkenberry was a wonderful, sweet , kind man. He was my assistant principal at South Point. So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
carrie allman
January 9, 2014
Mr. Faulkenberry was my assistant principal and I loved him to death. He was a person to follow in his footsteps on down to his personality. He brough sunshine to our high school and I never forgot him through the years. Prayers for the family and may God Bless you all. What a wonderful man to say goodbye to.
Diane Willis Reeves
January 9, 2014
Praying for your family at this time of great loss, Graylyn. May God bless you and your family with many memories of great times spent together to bring you comfort.
Kimberly
January 9, 2014
I didn't know Mr. Faulkenberry long, but I will surely miss him.
Betsy McClure Redmond
January 9, 2014
Mrs. Faulkenberry and Family. I was so sad when my mom told me about Mr. Faulkenberry. He was such a great man but importantly a great friend. He was my "keeper" at SPHS. I can say that my high school days would not have been the same without Mr. Faulkenberry. He would always make sure I had Wendy's for lunch?? I love your family and will be praying for comfort in this difficult time.
Kimberly Lee
January 8, 2014
Sorry for your loss. He was a good man. He was a great principal.
Melissa Holder
January 8, 2014
He will be truly missed. He was an excellent Assistant Principal and such a sweet person and mentor. R.I.P.
Merilee McFarland
January 8, 2014
Thank you for being you. You taught me the safe way to drive. You were a good and thoughtful man.
Karen Mathis
January 8, 2014
Graylyn, Mrs. Faulkenberry and family, I want to let you know that I am thinking of you during your time of loss. Prayers for you all.
January 8, 2014
I took drivers ed and NC history from him. that was 1967 - 1969 and I learned alot from him that will be with me and my son for a long time.God bless his soul, he was a real good teacher and A GOOD MAN. Dennis Helms
Myra Cornwell
January 8, 2014
His kind and gentle nature made an impact on so many, including myself. Sending the family many heartfelt prayers for peace and comfort.
Barbara Messer
January 8, 2014
I remember him as a kind hearted man. May god be with your family at this time of great loss.
January 8, 2014
I remember him as a kind hearted man. May God be with your family at this time of loos.
Andy Pagoota
January 8, 2014
We're so sad to hear of Mr. Faulkenberry's passing. He was indeed a great and gentle man. Many a lunch break was shared with him around the wood stove in the house the Carpentry class built back in the early 80's. These were some of my best memories of High School. May he rest in eternal peace.
Vickie Lytton
January 8, 2014
I had Mr. Faulkenberry for drivers ed. He was a good one my prayers are with the family. Vickie Smith Lytton Mt Holly N.C.
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