Erskine Benton Faulkner Jr., 81, of Grandview, MO, passed away comfortably in his home on November 26, 2022.
Erskine was born in Kansas City, KS on September 27, 1941, to Erskine Benton Faulkner Sr. and Dorothy Pearl. He attended the public schools of Jackson County and graduated in 1959. Mr. Faulkner was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the United States Army until 1969. After his honorable discharge from the United States Army, he worked for General Motors where he retired in February 1992. As an avid race car enthusiast, he belonged to several professional race car groups; Mr. Faulkner also had a keen adoration for trains.
Erskine is preceded in death by his parents Erskine Benton Faulkner Sr. and Dorothy Pearl.
He will be sadly missed by his children: Lisa McGee-Shields of Kansas City, MO, Darryl McGee Sr., of Blue Springs, MO, Aricka Faulkner-Glover (Anthony) of Dallas, TX, and Jerrold Faulkner of Greenwood, MO; Ten grandchildren: Crystal Scroggins, Jamila R. Shields, Jeremy Shields, Asli McGee, Arynn McGee, Darryl McGee Jr., Jerrell Faulkner, Jermauri Faulkner, Danielle Faulkner, and Sydnei Dockery; Six great-grandchildren and a host of friends and family.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 9, 2022, 11:00am at Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10am-11am at the chapel. Service conducted by Watkins Heritage Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website.
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