Connie Rod Faulkner

Connie "Rod" Faulkner, 71, of Light, passed away Sunday at his residence. He was the store manager at Baker Implement Co. and a member of Light Baptist Church. Rod loved bird watching and watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball. He was the son of the late Lester and Viva Faulkner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Faulkner.

Survivors include his son, Steve (Dana) Faulkner; daughter, Kelle (Craig) Boozer; sister, Reda (Jerry) Orick; brother, Star (Linda) Faulkner; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren, all of Paragould; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation is Thursday morning from 10-11:30 at Heath Funeral Home. A graveside funeral begins at 12 pm at Shiloh Cemetery. The procession will leave the funeral home at 11:45. Memorials may be sent to Light Baptist Church, c/o David Pratt, 16769 Highway 412, Light, Arkansas 72439.