SUPPLY — Burnes Faulkner, 78, was born to Alfred Lee and Maude Deshazo April 25, 1942, in Roxboro and died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Supply.
Burnes was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sun Nam Faulkner; brothers, John Faulkner, Hampton Faulkner, Alfred Jr. Faulkner and Caleb Faulkner; and sister, Sallie Jay.
Burnes retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1987 from the 380 Civil Engineering Squadron after serving 26 years defending this country. He earned many awards to include the Air Force Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Six Oak Leaf Clusters, Small Arms Expert Pistol/Rifle Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with Five Devices, National Defense Service Medal, Air Forces Overseas Service Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with One Device and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Device. Shortly after retirement, he went to work for the U.S. Postal Service in Greensboro and worked another 20 years in the Bulk Mail Center.
Burnes lived life to the fullest. While on active duty in Guam, Burnes enjoyed sailing around the island, hunting for coconut crabs and fishing for wahoo. After retirement from the U.S. Postal Service, he spent many of his days fishing on Lake Jordan from his kayak while searching for that elusive channel catfish.
His motto in life was, “Take it slow.” He thought we were moving so fast that we often missed out on the small treasures in life.
Burnes is survived and lovingly adored by his sons, Troy (Kristy) of Supply and Edwin of Commerce City, Colorado; two grandchildren, Zachary and Jenay; two sisters-in-law, Marie Faulkner of Raleigh and Christine Faulkner of Roxboro; and a host of family in Roxboro.
An intimate memorial service will be held by the family at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to Lower Cape Fear Life Care 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
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