of Marianana, AR
June 4, 1953 - July 10, 2020
Robert Newton "Bob" Faulkner passed away on July 10, 2020, in Marianna, Arkansas, after a yearslong battle with multiple sclerosis. Bob was born on June 4, 1953, in Little Rock to Dr. and Mrs. Henry Newton Faulkner of Helena. Bob is preceded in death by his father H.N. Faulkner. He is survived by his mother Helen Martin Faulkner; his brothers William Moore "Bill" Faulkner and Martin Bullard "Marty" Faulkner; his sister-in-law Laurie Svendson Faulkner; and his niece Kiley Nelson Faulkner.
The family would like to thank Bob's lifelong friends Charles Hudson of Rogers, Shorty Storey of Marianna, Steve Higginbothom of Marianna, Joe Howe of Helena, and Walter Morris Jr. of Helena, as well as the devoted staff of Crestpark Marianna and Helena Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 31, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Helena (Fellowship Hall). In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the charity of your choice.
Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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12 Condolence(s)
Lloyd Jones
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Sorry to just find this out. Thank you Bob for being my cousin and being close to my Mom.
Betty (Wellborn) Cardwell
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Helen and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Bob fought the good fight. He will be missed.
Pat Nye Holland
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to his family.
Barbara Wellborn Blair
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Helen and family,
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Bob had a good sense of humor.
Lynette Burt Murphy
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Faulkner Family:
Bobby was a really kind guy with a beautiful smile. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Evelyn and Howard Griffin
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Helen and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers for all of you in your time of sorrow.
Pat webster
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
I am so sorry to hear this. I did not know him but I worked as a nurse with his dad for years, prayers for his family
DEBORAH Johnston Morris
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Bob in high school as a caring person. Prayers
George and Betty Hixon
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
George and I send our deepest condolences to Bob's family and friends.
Jimmy Milam
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
I'm thankful to have had a good guy like Bob in my life. Visiting him was always a pleasure. There was always laughter & jokes. Love ya, Bob
karen m lavender
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Mayer
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
BOB WAS ALWAYS A VERY SPECIAL YOUNG MAN WHO i KNEW GROWING UP. . HE AND HIS WONDERFUL FAMILY WERE HELENA'S FINIST. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. JIM & DIANE MAYER