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This obituary was taken from the Newcomer Funeral Home web site:
Robert (Bob) Allen Faulkner, age 74, died Saturday, December 26, 2020 after a month-long battle with Covid-19. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 15, 1946. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and June Faulkner. He is survived by 5 brothers and sisters, Thomas Faulkner, Jack (Judith) Faulkner, Joy Faulkner, Barbara (William) Kedler and Marcia Bostick. He leaves behind his dear friends Ray Rayburg and Alan Joe Monnin and numberous other friends, acquaintenances, peers and all whose lives he touched over the years. He also leaves behind his beloved nieces and nephews (Wendy, Marlo, Thomas, Kimberly, Kristin, Nicole, William and Andrew) and their fanilies.
Bob graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School in 1964. He worked at downtown Sears for many years and then worked at Hobart in Troy until his retirement.
Bob had many loves and interests since childhood. He owned and showed champion Samoyeds, judged dog shows, raised roller pigeons and absolutely loved his 3 acres of flowers, trees, sculptures and koi pond. He spent almost every moment working and improving the landscape and for the last 25 years was an internationaly known hybridizer of daylilies. He traveled the country talking about his passion for daylilies and his talks were the lighlight of many garden clubs and meetings. He was a member of many clubs including Region 2 American Daylily Society, The Shirley Farmer Club, local pond, koi and daffodi clubs and numberous other organizations.
Bob was a member of The Covenant at Sugar Grove Church and gave his life to Jesus Christ many years ago. We look forward to being with him again in eternity.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family and a memorial service will be held later in 2021 when it is safe to gather. Arrangements by Newcomer Funeral Home, internment at Willow View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Covenant at Sugar Grove Church or any other charitable organization of your choice. Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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Brenda Zenz (Windel)
I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He will be sorely missed by all. He was a bright spot in our monthly class lunches with a smile and a joke for everyone. He was so very generous in sharing his love of daylilies with friends and giving them plants from his gardens. Bob was a life-long friend from 1st grade at Murlin Heights thru high school graduation and thru our adult lives.. I will miss you my dear friend. Rest in peace.
Brenda
Linda Bourne (Hellard)
Bob will be profoundly missed at our class lunches. His kindness, sense of humor, delight in his various pursuits (especially his daylillies and his pond) brought fun and laughter to our get-togethers.
I am grateful that I had the opportunity to get to know Bob so much better as an adult than I did in high school. He was truly one of a kind.
John Partlow
I enjoyed hearing Bob's comments at our luncheon and I had planned on trying to get out in the spring to visit his property which is such a delight to see yes he will be missedArvie Schieltz
Bob was witty, entertaining, and had a knack for a quick quip.
Ronnie Wells
What a sweeet, kind, gentle man. I got to know Bob better after graduation. I recall meeting him at Sears. I recall playing with and petting on his beautiful dogs. I enjoyedf his quick sense of humor. I miss him.
Ray Jones
I have never been hurt by someones passing as I have been by Bob's. Over the pass few years Connie and I had grown sooooo close to Bob, and had soooo much fun. We met some of his other friends that are just plain great. Bob was sooo generous almost to a fault. He went out of his way to help a great many people, and I can't find anyone he didn't like.To say I will miss him is an understatement. I will miss the times we went to lunch and dinner, and the way he always made you laugh. He always made you feel good about yourself no matter how miserable you felt. Bob, you will always be missed to be sure. He loved the Lord, and was quick to share his beliefs about the Lord. We will see you again my firend.
Joyce Orange
Hey Everyone, I had put a comment on the funeral homes page but saw how everyone was like me was upset on the passing of a wonderful friend. I know when we all get back together for our lunches we will had a empty spot in our hearts for, Bob, he added something to our time everytime and mae our time together such fun.
Walt Neal
Bob was a very nice man. Poking and joking much of the time with his friends and colleagues. Dead serious and extremely conscientious about his love of Jesus and also of his precious day lilies. His presence while he was here on earth was impossible to overlook, and now he will continue in our thoughts. We'll miss you Bob.
Roger Seebach
Great guy, enjoyed being around him. Will miss him at the luncheons.