He was born in Petersburg, Virginia, January 10, 1932. After retiring from the Army, he worked for the Civil Service at Fort Eustis and the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. He was a Life Member of the VFW and the Military Order of the Cootie.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Strickland Faison; his children, Jimmy, John, Christine, and their families.
The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the funeral home with interment to follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.