Thomas Henderson Faulkner

Thomas Henderson Faulkner, age 90, died August 13, 2010 at his home. Tom was born on January 22, 1920 in Paragould, AR.; he lived in Jonesboro for the last 23 years and was of the Baptist religion.

During WW II Tom earned five Bronze Battle Stars for invasions and landings in Tunisia; Licata, Sicily; Salerno, Italy; Anzio, Italy; and Saint Raphael, France. Tom was a charter member of the National World War II Memorial in Washington DC and a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the NRA.

Survivors include: his wife, Virginia Jackson Faulkner of the home; his son, William Hall Faulkner of Calhoun,LA; his daughter, Tommie Jean Faulkner of Jonesboro and her Godson, Michael Passmore of Dallas, TX. his brother, William ‘Buck Faulkner ofBatesville. his sister, Maxine Standridge of PleasantPlains. two granddaughters, Shannon Faulkner Rowton and Alisha Faulkner.one great granddaughter, Bailey Rowton.
Tom was preceded in death by his father, Henderson Hall Faulkner, and his mother, Hazel Bryant Faulkner, both of Batesville, AR.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday August 18, 2010 at Linwood Cemetery in Paragould, Arkansas with Max Alexander officiating. Emerson Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements
Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.