Calvin "Buck" Faulkner

Calvin "Buck" Faulkner May 22, 1945 - September 15, 2023 Calvin "Buck" Faulkner, 78, of Ardmore, AL, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born in Athens, AL, to Robert “Jack” Faulkner and Eddie Mae (Thornton) Faulkner. He married Joyce Anita (Ferguson) Faulkner on June 25, 1965. For numerous years, he served as a deacon at Macedonia Baptist Church and a board member for Gatlin Cemetery. He retired from Huntsville Utilities as a pipefitter. His passions included his faith, family, and farming. Being outdoors on a tractor and spending time with family brought him so much joy. He had a servant’s heart, and he knew he was a winner either way. He embraced 2 Timothy 4:7-8, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only. But unto all them also that love his appearing.” He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his siblings: Geraldine "Sis" Faulkner Rye, Thomas "Peck" Faulkner, Nora Faulkner Martin, and Wayne "Duke" Faulkner. He is survived by wife: Anita Faulkner; Son: Stacy (Beth) Faulkner, grands: Emily (Austin) Fogg, Kelsey (Logan) Miller: great-grands Brice Fogg, Clara Fogg; Daughter: Leigh Ann Bradley (Scott) Lanier, grands: Jordan Bradley, Case (Courtney) Bradley, Olivia Lanier, Jackson Lanier (bonus), great-grand: Wheeler Bradley, Dawson Watson (bonus); Daughter: Karla (Daryl) Williamson, grands: MaeLee Williamson, Avery Williamson, Elina Williamson; Siblings: Howard Faulkner, Johnny (Barbara) Faulkner, and Robbie (Bob) Rose; Brother-in-law: Ray (Dianne) Ferguson; Host of nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from noon until 2:00 p.m. with a chapel service beginning immediately after visitation. Burial will follow at Gatlin Cemetery. Pallbearers include Stacy Faulkner, Case Bradley, Avery Williamson, Austin Fogg, Chucky Wilbanks, and Tony Holt. Honorary pallbearers are Ray Ferguson, Daryl Williamson, Logan Miller, and Scott Lanier. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to St. Jude, Hospice of Limestone County, or a charity of your choice.