David Faulkner

David Faulkner, 73, died on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at his home at Lequire. He was born at Stigler on January 23,1951 to Earl and Theta (Allen) Faulkner. He grew up at Stigler and Porum where he attended school. He was drafted into the United States Army and served for two years during the Viet Nam War. He was married to Jerrie Martin on January 31,1974 and made their home at Lequire. He worked as a coal miner for several years before beginning his career in power line construction. David and Jerrie lived in Tulsa and Durant for 20 plus years but returned home to Lequire in 2010. David enjoyed raising mules, chickens, and a garden. He loved going to auctions, working on jeeps and collecting many different things. David especially loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a longtime member of Lequire Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jerrie Faulkner of the home; four children, Shelley Donelson and husband, Stacy of Muskogee, Tommy Faulkner and wife Kathryn of Lequire, Shirley McGowin and husband Patrick of Park Hill, Jennifer Faulkner of Lequire; 12 grandchildren, Paige Poteet and husband Jerrad, Shelby McCutcheon and husband Ronnie, Ally Farmer and husband Jake, D.J. Faulkner and wife Makensi, Savannah Wise, Collin Moncrief, Josh Wimmer and wife Kalee, Payton Burson and husband Damon, Jake Wimmer and wife Alexis, Summer Caffey and husband Caleb, Chloe Faulkner and Clifford Hatcher, Tommie Jo Faulkner; 18 great grandchildren, Jaydan Poteet, Ollie Poteet, Garnner Faulkner, Waylon Faulkner, Hallie Faulkner, Miley Faulkner, MarGogh and Sebastian McCutcheon, Scarlett, Hazel, Emery Farmer, Ava and Pearl Bowers, Rocky Patton, Vincent Burson, Ava Wimmer, Andy and Rai Caffey; one brother, Eddie Faulkner and wife, Tracy of Porum; two sisters, Jeanie Womack and Lee Reese of Porum, Sharon Cardinis of Muskogee. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Theta Faulkner; grandparents, R.D. and Maude Allen, Jess and Pearl Faulkner; one sister, Pearly Gabbard; a great grandson, Drake Caffey. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Lequire Baptist Church with Reverend Tommie Parker officiating. The Eulogist will be Reverend Jack Sloan. Pallbearers will be Randy Cantrell, Chris Hensley, Fred Benton, Travis Terrell Jr., Terry Doby, Eddie Faulkner. Honorary pallbearers will be Tandy Sloan, Duane Allen, Tommy Cockburn, Robert Lee, Orville Hayes, Ben Bond. Burial with Military Honors by VFW Post #4446 will follow at Martin Family Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

David Faulkner

January 23, 1951 - September 26, 2024