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The extensive Faulkner family lost one of their favorite sons on Thursday, May 23, 2024, when retired reverend and businessman Lee Roy Faulkner died at age 87. He was born in San Angelo, Texas on March 17, 1937, to James Rosco Faulkner and Audrey Fannie May Barrington Little. Lee Roy married his wife, Lola Faulkner, on October 31, 1953, and the strength of their marriage provided the foundation for his success. He shared his faith openly, acknowledging that God provided him fortitude in difficult times and that he leaned heavily on prayer to guide him. Lee Roy's energy, enthusiasm and hustle knew no bounds, and he worked tirelessly to advance his businesses. His passion for his work kept him active well into his 80’s; he was still getting up on roofs and repairing them much to the horror of his family. He cared about people and their families. He is known in Floresville and San Antonio as the “Candy Man” as he passed out peppermint and butter scotch candies to anyone/everyone he encountered for the last 60+ years. Lee Roy’s love of the Lord and the ministry was the guiding light of his life. He knew and believed that all things were possible through the Lord. Upon his calling to the ministry, he was all in. At the church he was pastor, janitor, bus driver, camp counselor, and other duties too numerous to count. Additionally, he traveled to Mexico, Central America, Haiti and Jamaica on missionary trips. He would take clothing and shoes to those countries in a time when there was little to no outreach to those countries. Those trips and the unfortunate conditions of their lives stayed with him. Lee Roy paid little attention to titles, but one of his favorite monikers was "Poppy," and his eyes lit up when one of his grandchildren, great grandchildren or great great grandchildren entered the room. His frailty in later life never prevented him from getting on eye level, whether to tease or share a bit of wisdom, give them some candy, or a tickle and a hug. His values resonate strongly with his family today. He treasured family trips to the coast for fishing from when his children were young through last year, and his favorite place next to home was Rockport, Texas. Lee Roy's death was preceded by his parents, James Rosco Faulkner and Fannie May Barrington Little, 8 brothers, 2 sisters and granddaughter, Amanda Leigh Faulkner. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Lola Ann Faulkner; his children, Annette Barrows and her husband Kyle Barrows, Diana Faulkner and her husband Nicholas Wingerter, Dathan Faulkner, Sr. and his wife Mary Faulkner, Jimmy Faulkner and his wife Debbie Faulkner; 8 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, friends, acquaintances, and his beloved dogs, Cocoa and Taz. The family would like to extend their gratitude to his hospice medical care team: Angela, Roberto and Pam Caldwell. Special thanks to his brother Cleo’s children for always checking in on him and Lola: Sharon, Lily, Mary Helen, Carolyn and Misty. Visitation and viewing: Friday, June 7, 2024 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Celebration and funeral service: Saturday, June 8, 2024 10:00 am. Graveside service at Mission Park South Cemetery following the funeral service.

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Lee Roy Faulkner

March 17, 1937 - May 23, 2024