Gregory Lee Faulkner

Gregory Lee Faulkner, formerly of Severy, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by family at the home of his daughter, in El Dorado, Kansas, at the age of 77.

He was born on November 12, 1947, in Eureka, Kansas, the son of Gordon E. "Jack" and Olive Maxine (Barnes) Faulkner. He was raised in Severy, graduating from Severy High School. After his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Germany with honor and dignity. He was honorably discharged in 1970.

After his discharge, he began his family and started driving a truck, working for Ritchie Sands and later Frank Bills.

He will be remembered for his unwavering patriotism, which was only surpassed by his kind and generous nature. Greg was a man whose home always had an open door. He had a genuine love for people, and anyone who stopped by was always welcome at his table for a cup of coffee, a cold Budweiser, and some conversation. He found joy in these simple moments of connection, freely offering his time, wisdom, and a laugh to friends, family, and strangers alike.

Greg is survived by his daughter, Frances and husband, Darin Sexton of El Dorado; eleven grandchildren: Dustin (Stephanie), Dallas (Christina), Mytraca (Kassie), Eleashia, Myshayla (Bryan), Nina (Josh), Tinisha, Matthew, James, Destanie, and Jackie; numerous great-grandchildren; and his little dog, Sis. He is further survived by his good friends Sue Clark and Paul Stienmeyer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step-mother, Hazel Woods Faulkner; brother, James G. Faulkner; ex-wife and longtime companion, Judy (Brown) Faulkner; and good friends Dick Clark and Tony Bahr.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 25, 2025, at South Lawn Cemetery, Severy. Cremation has been effected.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, PO Box 595, Eureka KS 67045, which is overseeing arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family online, at koupfunerals.com.