Obituary for Michael Faulkner, Mabelvale, AR

Michael Faulkner, 53, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away on December 11, 2022, in Benton, Ark.Michael was born January 18,1969 in Little Rock, Ark., to Betty Brown Turley and Loyd Faulkner.Michael was a professional fire proofer and enjoyed working diligently to keep his community safe. Michael enjoyed boxing in his youth and was always eager to talk about matches and movies that involved the boxing community. Michael was also an avid shuffleboard player and loved playing with his family, friends, and other competitors. When Michael wasn't watching boxing matches and playing shuffleboard, he was outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting.Michael is survived by his father, Loyd Faulkner and loving wife of 21 years Penny Faulkner, children, Michael Robert Faulkner (Sara), Tabitha Goodson, and Kelly Goodson. Grandchildren Emily Faulkner, Clayton Faulkner, Kylie Faulkner, Brytni Dunkin, Kaleb Dunkin, Justin Rising, and Emily Rising. Great grandchild Xavier Dunkin and half-sister Rhonda Rushing. Michael is also survived by countless friends, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loved ones.Michael is proceeded in death by his brothers Roger Blankenship and Terry Faulkner, friends, and many loved ones.A visitation for Michael will be held on Friday December 16,2022 at 6pm until 8pm at Roller-Alcoa funeral home. The funeral service will be held Saturday December 17,2022 at 2 p.m., at Roller-Alcoa funeral homes. Burial will follow the service at Faulkner Cemetery in Alexander, Ark.

Published December 15, 2022

OBITUARY SUBMITTED BY:Roller-Alcoa Funeral HomePO Box 2189, Benton, ARE-mail: [email protected]: 501-315-0700

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