Larry Morse Faulkner

Lawrence (Larry) Morse Faulkner, 89, of Rockdale, formerly of Levelland, passed from this life on October 3, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 am on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Lubbock.

He was born June 14,1934 in Montclair, New Jersey to Edwin and Ruth Faulkner. Larry graduated from Bernardsville High School in Bernardsville, New Jersey where he was a member of the school’s athletic hall of fame. He attended Abilene Christian University before returning to Levelland and marrying Marilyn Ivey in 1956. Larry was a farmer for many years before moving to Rockdale in 1984 to pursue a business opportunity. He received his pilot’s license and his spare time Larry enjoyed flying aircrafts around the state.

Larry was a member of Austin Street Church of Christ in Levelland before moving to Rockdale. He was a founding member of the Milam County Church of Christ in Rockdale.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn Faulkner; son, Larry Wayne Faulkner; daughter, Lori Lynn Faulkner; brothers, John Faulkner and Lee Faulkner; sister-in-law, Mary Lloyd Faulkner and niece, Lari Jan Faulkner.

Larry is survived by his son, Jimmy and wife, Robin; grandsons, Lincoln and wife, Natasha, Sterling, John, James and wife, Elizabeth, and Matthew; great grandchildren, Evelyn, Ivy, Lorelei, Sabastian, Eli, Michael and Kiara; nephews, Mark Faulkner, Scott Faulkner and Gary Faulkner; niece, Karen Faulkner Sands and sister-in-law, Gail Faulkner.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home. (806)897-1111