Marion Julian Faulkenberry

October 30, 2020

Mr. Marion Julian Faulkenberry, 84, of Lancaster passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at Atrium Health Union, Monroe, NC. He was born September 25, 1936 in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late James David Faulkenberry and Mable Blackmon Faulkenberry. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mr. Faulkenberry will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Lancaster Memorial Park with the Rev. Dr. Trent McLaughlin and Rev. Ken Kirkley officiating. Mr. Faulkenberry is survived by his wife, Faye K. Faulkenberry of Lancaster, a son, Michael Faulkenberry and his wife Amanda of Indian Trail, NC, one brother, Hermon Faulkenberry and his wife Barbara of Lancaster, and two sisters, Shirley Hall and her husband Willard, of Lancaster and Norma Faulkenberry of Heath Springs. Mr. Faulkenberry was preceded in death by his daughter, Pam Faulkenberry, two brothers, Donald Faulkenberry and Melvin Faulkenberry, and one sister, Gilda Atkinson. Mr. Faulkenberry joined the US Air Force after attending high school. He gave twenty years of distinguished service to our country and retired as a Master Sergeant. He served during the Vietnam War and was stationed in faraway places such as Greenland and Japan. Mr. Faulkenberry was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church. He loved sharing with friends and those who were less fortunate. Mr. Faulkenberry enjoyed fishing and gardening in his retirement years. One of his favorite loves was listening to Gospel Music. The family will receive friends at the home of Julian and Faye through the day of the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, 1734 Antioch Church Road, Lancaster, SC 29720. Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Faulkenberry.