Chester "Chet" Faulkner

Mr. Chester “Chet” Ceygel Faulkner passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his residence in Geneva. He was 78 years old.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory with Associate Pastor Steve Skidmore of FBC Geneva officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The service will begin at 11:00 AM (Central Time) and will also be streamed via Sorrells Facebook page for those who cannot attend.

Chet was born August 13, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Chester C. and Laura N. Tyson Faulkner. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Drucilla Poling Faulkner, and two sisters, Lydia Nelson and Verena McCall.

Survivors include his children, Al Folsom (Vanessa) of Geneva, Patti Delgado (Frank) of Enterprise, Susan Garrett (David) of Enterprise, and Stephen Faulkner (Becky) of New Brockton; 18 grandchildren: Julia Woltemath (Kyle), George Folsom, Lorri Castle (Alex), Stephen Kirt (Miah), Ashlee Kirt, Nicole Kirt, Kim Williams, Nate Beeney, Breanna Canales, Brandon Garrett (Sophia), Caitlin Garrett, Tyler Garrett, Brooklyn Andrews, Austin Garrett, Hunter Garrett, Payton Faulkner, Trinity Faulkner, and Stephen Faulkner; and 16 great-grandchildren: Thea Garrett, Saylor Andrews, Jalen Donaldson, Alex Castle, Thalia Castle, Peter Kirt, Evie Kirt, Opal Kirt, Alyssa Chavez, Derek Capetillo, Jake Capetillo, Brody Williams, Blake Hiland, Kyleigh Williams, Gabbi Lou Woltemath, and Atlas Woltemath as well as his brother-in-law Harold McCall, sister-in-law Helen Poling, and many nieces and nephews.

Chet served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked as a lab technician for International Flavors and Fragrances, as a food inspector for the USDA, and retired from Sessions Peanuts in 2008 after 25 years, running the lab and quality control, and setting up buying points. He subsequently operated his own computer repair business, fixing hardware and software issues, often helping his customers recover precious family photos. He had been an active member of First Methodist Church of Enterprise serving for many years as an usher and on the communion committee. He was an avid bowler, a Mason, and quick witted.

The family would like to thank the medical professionals and staff at DaVita Enterprise Dialysis clinic for their exceptional care and compassion. Above all he loved his family unconditionally and will be sorely missed. The family is comforted knowing he is with our Lord and Savior and has been reunited with mom.