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1921 - 2013
 Forest Freelin Faulkner, 91, of Milton, loving husband, father and granddad went home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 29, 2013. He was born July 7, 1921, in Hurricane, a son of the late John and Lura Mabe Faulkner. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Bernard and David Faulkner and his sister Bessie Payne. He was a World War II Veteran serving his country in the United States Air Force. He was an employee of International Nickel for 44 years retiring as a foreman in the machine shop. He was member of Milton Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon, Financial Secretary, Sunday School Teacher. He was a member for fifty years of the Milton Lebanon Masonic Lodge 68 A.F. & A.M. and a member of the Shriners. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years Dortha May Persinger Faulkner; two daughters, Joyce Courts (Virgil) and Linda Gainer (Bill); one grandson, Michael Gainer; two step grandchildren, Tiffany Vargo and Shawn Courts; four great-grandchildren, Airika Gainer, Levi Gainer, Skyler Gainer and Cecilia Vargo; six sisters, Jean Lyerla, Betty Thornton, Virginia Cook, Meredith Gibson, Dorothy Ellison, Stella Bowles; and three brothers Edward, Gerald and Johnny Faulkner. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2013 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton with Pastor Allen Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 4 condolences.
Donna
Monday April 1, 2013 at
7:27 PM
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Forest was a kind and gental man with a twinkle in his eyes to go with that beautiful smile. He will be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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LINDA WILSON CARTER
Monday April 1, 2013 at
11:36 AM
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DEAR DORTHA AND FAMILY,
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
LOVE, LINDA WILSON CARTER
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Rev. James W. Pearson
jwp61jw@gmail.com
Monday April 1, 2013 at
11:18 AM
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So sorry to learn of this loss to the family, the community and the church. Forest was alwayas kind and gentle to me. We did not always agree but he had a gentle spirit which I loved. I know he will be missed but God is good all the time, and He has called another of His home to that eternal peace and rest which we all hope for one day. God Bless you.
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Belva Faulkner
Sunday March 31, 2013 at
4:12 PM
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Although its been many years since I have seen the family, you have always been in my heart. I pray the pain of your loss will be taken away with the wonderful memories you have as a family. I am so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers Belva Faulkne
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