Richard Allen Faulkner

Richard Allen Faulkner obituary

Richard Allen Faulkner

Richard Faulkner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ware Funeral Home - Cynthiana on Aug. 9, 2025.

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Richard Allen Faulkner, 86, of Cynthiana, KY, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Cedar Ridge Health Campus. He was born in KY, on July 4,1939 to the late Harold and Louise Faulkner. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Walters Faulkner; a brother, Billy Faulkner; and a sister, Ruth Ann Goldey
Richard is survived by his sons, Ricky Allen (Charlotte Ann) Faulkner, Tommy Faulkner; grandchildren, Hope Faulkner and Brittany Martinez; and great-grandchild, Jackson Martinez.
A funeral service will be held Friday, August 15, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M., all at Ware Funeral Home. Bro. Thomas Moore will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Raven Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Raven Creek Cemetery, P.O. Box 68 Cynthiana, KY 41031 or Indian Creek Baptist Church, 5047 Millersburg Pike, Cynthiana, KY 41031. View and sign the guest book at www.warefuneralhome.com.

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