Funeral service for Joe Dixon Faulkner, age 81, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 1 PM on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Booneville Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM until the time of service at 1 PM at Higgins.
Joe was born on April 1, 1941, at home, in Lincoln County, TN to the late William “Bill” Dixon Faulkner and Vivian Rebecca Solomon Faulkner. He was a graduate of Central High School and worked as a foreman with Amana. Mr. Faulkner was a member of the Fayetteville Elks Lodge 1792, the Lincoln County Sportsman Club, and the Lincoln County Harness Racing Association. He owned, trained, and competed harness racing horses. Joe passed away on August 12, 2022, at Lincoln Medical Center in Fayetteville, TN.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Debbie Smith Faulkner; sister, Betty June Whitsett; bonus son, Thad Eatherly; grandchildren, Leigha Faulkner Haynes, Will Faulkner, Lauren Marie Oetken, and Kolton Faulkner; great-granddaughter, Norah Jean Haynes; several nieces and nephews; and loyal friend and fishing buddy, Mark Blackwelder. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Lynn Faulkner; brothers, Billy Thomas Faulkner, and James “Jab” Faulkner; and sisters, Mary Sue Gray, and Martha Anne Boyd.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Joe Dixon Faulkner.
7 Comments To "Joe Dixon Faulkner"
#1 Comment By Mike & Jeanie Hyde On August 13, 2022 @ 11:19 am
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers will be with your family.
#2 Comment By Linda F. Williams On August 13, 2022 @ 12:11 pm
My heart goes out to each of you. Joe was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
#3 Comment By Susan Thompson On August 14, 2022 @ 10:49 am
Dear Debbie and family:
So very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing…I know he will be missed.
#4 Comment By Johnny & Chris Gunter – Spring House Stables On August 14, 2022 @ 1:54 pm
Joe was a kind and fun to be around person…we enjoyed his company and will miss his laughter.
#5 Comment By Missy Jordan & Austin Smith On August 15, 2022 @ 5:45 am
Aunt Boop we are so sorry about Uncle Joe. He sure was a character. And don’t let him and daddy get together…the were always into something. He will be truly missed and by you the most. But always remember he will forever be in your heart…Fly high Uncle Joe…you and daddy can go fishing again.
#6 Comment By Heather Keith On August 15, 2022 @ 12:34 pm
Ms Debbie, I’m so sorry to hear about Mr Joe he was a great man and will be miss you and the family are in my praywrs
#7 Comment By Jerry and Pat Reese On August 17, 2022 @ 6:50 am
Sorry for the loss of Joe – Prayers