George Livingston Faulk “Uncle Buddy”

September 15, 1931 - June 10, 2020
George Livingston Faulk “Uncle Buddy”

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George Livingston “Buddy” Faulk, 88, of Wilmington NC passed away at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

He was born on September 15, 1931 and raised in Wilmington NC , the son of the late Fletcher Faulk and Daisy Matthews Faulk.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Alice Bradham Faulk, his son Clayton E. Faulk Sr., his daughter Gloria Palmer as well as several brothers and sisters.

Surviving are his daughter Teresa Faulk, son Dennis Faulk, six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter. It would light up George’s heart every time they entered the room.

He is also survived by his sister Mary Rabon; brothers: Clarence Faulk and Jimmy Faulk; many nieces and nephews; and two special adopted daughters Stephanie Carroll and Phyllis Brown.

In 2006, George was retired from his family ceramic tile installation business.

George served his country with honor and distinction in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. In the army, he was a Gunnery PFC in the 567 Field Artillery. He was in charge of disassembling and reassembling the “big guns”. He, also, trained others in this field.

George loved fishing and going out on the boat with family. He was a die hard Carolina Panthers fan and loved NASCAR racing, as well.

A visitation will be held Friday, June 12, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM with a funeral service at 2:00 PM at the Wilmington Chapel, 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington NC 28403. Burial will immediately follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington NC.

“DADDY, YOU WERE AND ALWAYS WILL BE MY HERO!”

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington NC 28403. 910.791.9099.

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  • June 11, 2020
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  • June 11, 2020
    Marie Blackburn Eason says:
    Teresa and Dennis and Family. I am so very sorry for you loss. I just saw this. But know he is in no more pain. He's s with the Lord. Your mama and Clayton and Gloria. I so remember all the good times at your house with Gloria. Your dad was always so nice. I know your gonna miss him terribly. Hugs and Prayers. Love ya.

  • June 11, 2020
    Marie Blackburn Eason says:
    Teresa, Dennis and Family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him terribly. But know he's in a better place. With your mama, Clayton, and Gloria. Prayers and Hugs for ya'll. Love ya.

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