Neil Faulkner, class of '71
1953-01-22 2009-07-16Neil Faulkner was born in Washington, DC on Thursday, January 22,1953 to Willa M. and Robert H. Faulkner. Educated in tile DC public school system, Neil graduated from Calvin Coolidge Senior High School in 1971.
Neil was a past president and life member of the Calvin Coolidge Alumni Association (CCAA). He spent untold hours working to assure that CCAA remained a valuable resource to the school community. In 2007, he received the Calvin Coolidge Alumni Association Honoree Award for Outstanding Community Service.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Gwendolyn Faulkner; his parents, Willa and Robert (Alberta) Faulkner; one sister, Robyn Barns; two aunts, Lauretta Burleson, .Patricia Tharpe, one uncle. Arthur (Rita) Faulkner; in-laws, Mildred and Presto Herald; three brothers-in law, Preston Ill, Elliott (Deborah),Vernon (Allison) Herald; a sister-in-law, Delores Herald; a God Daughter, Tiffany Brown and a host of other relatives, friends and mentees.
You were truely a role model in my sons life we miss you and he is now attending UMCP thank you again.
tribute by Tylila Bradshawthe best friend nobody knew about.first black friend i had when i joined takoma babtist church as a 11 year old kid.we were so close that people thought we were related.i will never ever forget you neil (iron horse) faulkner.the iron horse was a neighborhood joke ment in the most loving way! GOD BLESS YOU NEIL!
tribute by EARL TASCO JR