I decided to add this obit to my blog "to those who left their mark" because Dr. Faulkner was one of those special men in our lives. Not only was he the song leader when we attended Highland Park Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN (during our four years of college.) He was also one of the leaders of Tennessee Temple College and performed our wedding in the chapel of HPBC on June 4th, 1977. We are looking forward to that day when we will see him again in Heaven. The funeral service is at 2pm today and it can be heard online at WDYN.com.
The OBIT from the Chattanooga News-Free Press:
Dr. J.R. Faulkner Jr
Dr. J.R. Faulkner Jr., 95, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. He was former pastor at Highland Park Baptist Church and past president of Tennessee Temple University.
Dr. J.R. Faulkner was preceded in death by his wife, Magdalene “Matsie” Faulkner.
Survivors include his five sons and their wives, the Rev. Dr. Randy and Connie Faulkner, of Oklahoma City, Okla., Robert and Donna Faulkner, of Chattanooga, the Rev. Paul and Diana Faulkner, of Chattanooga, Peter and Judy Faulkner of Valdosta, Ga., and the Rev. Steve and Judy Faulkner, of Simcoe, Ontario; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and from noon to 2 p.m. at Highland Park Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at the church with Rev. David Bouler officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Highland Park Baptist Church, Tennessee Temple University, 1907 Bailey Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404; Baptist International Missions, 8614 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, TN 37341; or Camp Joy, 1907 Bailey Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404.
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