Norman L. Faulkner

Norman L Faulkner, 92, of Roswell, NM, formerly of Farmington, MO went home to his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Lovelace Regional Hospital in Roswell, NM while holding his daughter’s hands.

Norman was born December 11, 1924 and enlisted in the Army during WWII as a paratrooper in the 82ndAirborne.  He saw service during the D Day invasion and was in Bastogne. Following his decorated service he returned home to Elvins, where he went to work in the lead mines before starting his lifelong career in construction. He built family homes, apartment complexes and roadside rest areas throughout Missouri and Mississippi. Norman spent his life doing exactly what he loved.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; daughter, Susan; parents, Clara and Tillman; brother, Don; and sisters, Doris and Bonnie Rose. He is survived by brother, Cliff Faulkner and wife Mary Lynn of Elvins; daughters, Sally Ann (Mrs. Dan Moats) and Barbara Le (Mrs. Stephen Roby); grandchildren, Matthew Dyer and wife Amanda, Jennipher Moats, Clinton Roby and wife Beth and Jessica Rush and husband JaRon; great grandchildren, Tucker and Lottie Dyer, Talia Rush and Reed Roby and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge. Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, March 31, 2017 at C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel in Desloge with Pastor Bradford Laubinger officiating.  Inurnment with full military honors will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. View obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com