Gary Don Faulkner, age 71, of Houston, Texas passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was born in Houston, TX on January 8, 1951 to parents Winnie Fae Gentry and Clint Faulkner Sr. Gary met Katherine in Houston, TX, married on September 14, 1974, and were married 48 magnificent years. He had a career in Micrographics at Texaco for 35 years. He worked overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq for 15 years. Gary was a passionate fan of the Dallas Cowboys, the Houston Astros, Whataburger, Pappas Seafood Bluebell Ice Cream and German Chocolate Cake. The Faulkner Family cats and kittens are so loved they are family and known as the Kitty Kids.
He is preceded in death by his father Clint Faulkner Sr.; mother Winnie Fae Gentry; stepmother Mildred Faulkner; brother Clint T. Faulkner Jr.
He is survived by wife Katherine K. Faulkner; daughter Betsy Fae Faulkner; son in law Anthony Martin; sister in law Judy Faulkner; nephew Michael Faulkner (Judith Faulkner); niece Julie Kirk (Keith Kirk).
Donations can be made to Special Pals, Pasadena Animal Shelter, Houston SPCA.
A very special thanks to MD Anderson Hospital, Memorial Herman, Dr. Eric Wonl, Dr. Lee, and Heart to Heart Hospice.
A visitation for Gary will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. Following the visitation will be a graveside service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Faulkner family.
