William Faulkner Obituary
In loving memory of William Faulkner of New Orleans, Louisiana, who departed this world on December 30, 2024 at the age of 97. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fountain Faulkner and Sarah Faulkner. He is survived by: his former wife Gertrude Blanton; his wife Anice Kelly Faulkner; his children, Terry Faulkner, Angel and Sarah Ann Faulkner; his siblings, Louis Broadway, Jimmie, Fountain Jr., Jeff, Douglas, Felix Faulkner, Patsy Theard, Alice, Moncee and Caroline; his children-in-law, Gail Belton and Robert Brown; his grandchildren, Shonda and Jerry Jr.; and his children, Danice Faulkner-Edwards, Willie Mae Wilson Brown and Jerry Belton (Gloria). He is also survived by grandchildren; Twenty-three (23) great-grandchildren, and Six (6) Great-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Union Bethel AME Church (2321 Thalia St, New Orleans, LA 70113). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
