of Elaine, AR
March 1, 1940 - December 3, 2024
Pete Faulkner, age 84, of Elaine, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the home of his son, Greg, with family by his side. Poppa Pete as his daughter-in-law called him, was born Friday, March 1, 1940 in Malvina, Mississippi to Leland and Lessie Faulkner. Pete worked for many years for Carter Chemical under the direction of Bill Carter, handling his gin operations. He loved to hunt, fish and visit with his many friends as he sat under his car port with his coffee.
Pete is survived by his wife of 63 years, Peggy Faulkner. They were married on June 16, 1961 at Lambrook Baptist Church. He is survived by his two sons, Greg (Donna) Faulkner of Elaine, Arkansas and Kirk Faulkner also of Elaine, Arkansas; grandchildren, Richard (Hope) Williamson of Snow Lake, Arkansas, Joshua B Williamson of Mellwood, Arkansas, Lorrie (Lee) Reese of Sheridan, Arkansas, Alex (Morgan) Faulkner of Freeman, Arkansas, Kaleb Faulkner of Elaine, Arkansas and Chad (Kristen) Faulkner of Boston, Massachusetts; numerous friends and family. He leaves to cherish his memories one brother, Jimmy (Rosemary) Faulkner of Modoc, Arkansas and one sister, Virginia Ann Nelson of Holden Beach, North Carolina.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Lessie Faulkner; six brothers, John, Jeff, Jerry, Wayne, Leland and Ulesses (Bones) Faulkner; one son, Mac Fay Faulkner; daughter, Billie Jean King; daughter-in-law, Anna Faulkner and great granddaughter, Kayla Williamson.
Pallbearers will be Mike Montgomery, Chris Warren, Jimmy Newsom, Tim Kelley, Jerry Miller and Anthony Warren.
Honorary Pallbearers will be James Scaife, Otis Stephens, Ernie Turner and Shawn Hardesty.
A funeral service for Pete Faulkner will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2024 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Chapel. A visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Brother Fred Garrison will officiate.
Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18705722571.
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6 Condolence(s)
Becky Allman
Thursday, December 12, 2024
My prayers are with you'll!
Roland & Clara Williamson
Friday, December 6, 2024
Sad to hear about Pete. Sending sympathy & prayers for all of family. Memories of him sitting on Main Street visiting with all who passed by. Happy to have known him. May God’s peace & comfort help each of you in the times ahead.
Norman Yarbrough
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Sorry to hear about Mr.Pete. Always enjoyed talking with him. He was a good man. Prayers to all family.
Jenna Pittman
Thursday, December 5, 2024
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I have many memories of being around Mr. Pete. Love to you all during this time.
Clois and Doris Perkins
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Peggy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and love to you and the family.
We always loved your family and y’all were special to us.
Clois, Doris, Lisa, Leslie and Lester Perkins
Jerry &Pat Johnston
Thursday, December 5, 2024
We are so sorry to hear about Pete ; he was a great man and friend to us. May GOD bless all of you during this difficult time ! We are praying for all.