He was retired from the City of Monticello and a Baptist. Leon loved to hunt and fish but his greatest love was his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Fuller Faulkner of Monticello; two daughters, Jeanette Minchew and Nancy Faulkner both of Lake Village; three sons, David Faulkner, Michael (Red) Faulkner and wife Michelle and Steve Faulkner and wife Lea all of Monticello; a special daughter, Wanda Hadwin of Bossier City, LA; two brothers, James Faulkner and wife Doris of Washington State and Bruce Faulkner and wife Linda of Monticello; one sister, Mary Venable of Monticello; ten grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Oakland Cemetery with Rev. Monty Meek officiating. There will be a visitation from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. You can sign Leon's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(7)
Kimberly & Braxton Crick
Monticello, AR Monday, May 23, 2022 Papaw you will truly he missed but the memories we have with you will always be cherished. And there are lots of them I could go on for countless hours. We Love you Kim and BraxtonKimberly Fletcher
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 22, 2022 My deepest sympathy to Mrs .Mary and all her family. Mr.Leon was a very kind man, and I always enjoyed working with him. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead…lois kellum
lake village, AR Saturday, May 21, 2022 So sorry for your loss. Prayers today and awihile to come.lois kellum
lake village, AR Saturday, May 21, 2022 So sorry for your loss. Prayers today and awihile to come.Hailie
Monticello, Friday, May 20, 2022 TESTSharon and Jerry Bayliss
Monticello, AR Friday, May 20, 2022 Leon and Mary have been our dear neighbors for 36 years and before then a neighbor to Mama and Daddy. In all the world we could have never found a better friend or neighbor. They were always there when we needed anything. Their entire family has been a part of our lives and we are so saddened by the loss of Leon.May the Lord keep this precious Family in His Hand and give them Peace and Comfort during this time.
Joann Adair Holian
Findlay, OH Friday, May 20, 2022 So sorry to hear mr Leon passed away.Great man My condolences to Mary and family. Prayers for all to be lifted up at this sad time of your loss.