Gregory Lee Faulkner, formerly of Severy, Kansas, passed away October 17, 2025 surrounded by family at the home of his daughter in El Dorado, Kansas at the age of 77. He was born November 12, 1947 in Eureka, Kansas, the son of Gordon E. "Jack" and Olive Maxine (Barnes) Faulkner.
Greg was raised in Severy, Kansas, graduating from Severy High School. After his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Germany with honor and dignity. He was honorably discharged in 1970. After his military service, he began his family and started driving a truck working for Ritchie Sands and later, Frank Bills.
Greg will be remembered for his unwavering patriotism which was only surpassed by his kind and generous nature. He was a man whose home always had an open door. He had a genuine love for people, and anyone who stopped by was always welcome at his table for a cup of coffee or a cold Budweiser along with some conversation. He freely offered his time, wisdom, and a laugh to friends, family, and strangers alike.
Greg is survived by his daughter, Frances (Darin) Sexton of El Dorado, Kansas; eleven grandchildren, Dustin (Stephanie), Dallas (Christina), Mytrace (Kassie), Eleashia, Myshayla (Bryan), Nina (Josh), Tinisha, Matthew, James, Destanie, and Jackie; numerous great-grandchildren; his little dog, Sis; and his good friends, Sue Clark and Paul Stienmeyer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Hazel Woods Faulkner; his brother, James G. Faulkner; his ex-wife and longtime companion, Judy (Brown) Faulkner; and good friends, Dick Clark and Tony Bahr.
Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at South Lawn Cemetery in Severy, Kansas at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warriors Project and may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, Kansas 67045 which is overseeing arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.koupfunerals.com.
(taken from the Koup Family Funeral Home website)