Michael W. Faulkner, 63, of Wilmington, Ohio went home to be to be with the Lord 1:50 PM, Sunday, February 26, 2017. His wife, Verna Thomas Faulkner, survives. They were married August 7, 1973. Mr. Faulkner was born December 7, 1953 in Wichita Falls, Texas, son of Eileen Lentz Faulkner of Englewood, Ohio and the late Billy J. Faulkner. He was a graduate of Eaton High School in Preble County.
Mr. Faulkner retired from the telecommunications industry. He had worked for AT&T and JayTel Communications. He was an active member of Bible Baptist Church in Wilmington. He served several years with the Chester Township Fire Dept. He enjoyed NASCAR and NHRA. He liked to hunt and fish.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Michelle Brown of Blanchester, Ohio and Christi (Larry) McCleaf of York, Pennsylvania; two brothers, Larry (Jenny) Faulkner of Englewood, Ohio and David (Rosa) Faulkner of Dawsonville, Georgia; three grandchildren, Kevin H. Brown, Cheyenne Brown, and Ian McCleaf; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 12:00 Noon, Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Bible Baptist Church of Wilmington, 55 Megan Drive, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. Friends may call from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Bible Baptist Church. Interment will be held at a later date in Bear Creek Cemetery, Trotwood, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to Bible Baptist Church, 55 Megan Dr., Wilmington, Ohio 45177.
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