John Faulkner. John died on May 12, 2020. This is his picture from the 1965 Echo, the last school portrait available.
His obituary: John Lawrence Faulkner, age 72, of Marietta, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Denise Faulkner; son, Shane (Letitia) Faulkner; and daughter, Tara Faulkner. He is also survived by two granddaughters, Raelin and Collins. He is also survived by three nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews. John was born on July 25, 1947, at Marietta Hospital, in Marietta, GA. He attended the original Sprayberry High School on Cobb Parkway. In high school, he played as a self-taught bassist for a few bands, most notably, the Misfits S/E. In 1969, John gave his life to Jesus Christ, and was forever changed. He married Denise Ray in September 1969. Leaving behind his band days, he devoted his life to the Lord and to his family. John and Denise had their first child, Shane (Son), in July, 1971. They had their second child, Tara (Daughter), in February, 1976. John worked at Melton's Electronics, in Duluth, GA, for a time, but ultimately took over his father's business, Drive Shaft Services, approximately forty years ago, ~1980. He worked tirelessly, so that his wife could remain home with their children. They attended First Evangelical Methodist Church of Marietta, which his father-in-law, Frank H. Ray, built and pastored, until 1983, when Rev. Ray retired. In 1984, they began attending Marietta Alliance Church, in Marietta, GA, until his passing. John served in many roles at the church... wherever and however he was needed. The word "Servant" would most likely be the the most-encompassing description of John, as there was never any task too lowly, for which he would not readily volunteer. He was quick to serve others in whatever capacity was needed.
He was a committed and devoted husband; loving and gracious daddy, and daddy-in-law; and a doting Mandaddy . There was absolutely nothing he would not do for his family. He exemplified Christ, and genuinely reflected the Lord in his daily life. He relentlessly gave of himself, and whatever he had, to whomever needed it, and did so without complaint and absolutely no expectation of retribution, nor reciprocation. John's goal was never fame, fortune, or earthly treasure. His goals were to love the Lord his God with all his heart, soul, mind, body, and strength; love his family; and love others... which is exactly what he did, until the Lord called him home.
[Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Marietta, Ga.]
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