Michael “Mike” Simmons Faulconer

Michael “Mike” Simmons Faulconer, 68, of Monroe, VA, passed away peacefully at Lynchburg General Hospital with his family by his side.

Born March 2, 1957, in Lynchburg, he was the son of Hayes Simmons Faulconer and Madeline Campbell Faulconer, and the grandson of the late Charles and Inez Faulconer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Larry Faulconer and Steve Faulconer.

Mike is survived by his sister, Linda Sprouse (Allen); his daughters, Wendy Coley (Andrae), Amy Faulconer “Red” (Ward), and Daisy “Buppie” Faulconer-Johns (Jeffery); his grandchildren, Jacob Coley (Raven), Jordan Coley, Kameron Dickerson, Kylie Cheryba, Brooklyn Faulconer, King Johnson, Aurora Johns, and Zayden Johns; and his great-grandchildren, Ashton Coley, Jaxson Coley, Aniyah Hamlette, and Ernest Hamlette V.

A special thank-you goes to Brian “Doss,” Andrae Franklin for the care, support, and love they extended to Mike during his times of need.

Mike took great pride in being a Hog Town boy and growing up in Monroe. He loved country life and telling stories about “the good ole days.” He enjoyed music, westerns, cheering for his Washington Commanders, and riding back roads with “his girls.” And of course, he loved Dr Pepper and chocolate chip cookies.

He graduated from Amherst County High School and worked as a welder for Englander Stove and Truck Body. He will be remembered as the life of the party, always bringing smiles and laughter wherever he went. His motto was, “I’m here for a good time, not a long time.”

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at the Monroe Ruritan Club. Anyone wishing to share words or memories is welcome to do so. Per Mike’s request, please wear your best cowboy attire.

Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.