Faulkner, Ray Anthony, 66, of Tampa passed away on May 23, 2019. He was born in Charlotte, NC on August 8, 1952 to Paul and Merlyne (Marks) Faulkner. He was raised mostly in Tampa and graduated from Leto High School, Class of 1970. He was a United States Navy veteran and served time in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Paul ‘ Butch’ Faulkner. Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years, Mary Beth Faulkner; children, Steven Chortkoff, Ray Anthony Faulkner II and wife Raga, Robert Chortkoff, Kara Faulkner, Tim Chortkoff, Ashley Faulkner, and Clayton Faulkner; siblings, Donald Faulkner and Jayne Faulkner Haumschild; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A member of both the American Legion and DAV, his real love was hunting and fishing. A graveside service will take place at 1pm on Friday, June 7 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Florida Wildlife Fund in his memory.