Robert Faughn

Robert William Faughn, 81, of Paragould, finished his earthly journey on July 26, 2015, just two days prior to his 82nd birthday. He was born on July 28, 1933, in Marmaduke. Robert graduated from United Electronics Laboratories in Louisville, KY (1959-1960). He faithfully served as a Sunday school teacher for 61 years. He was a cherished member of the Paragould Church of God. Robert served in the United States Army at the close of the Korean War. He was a former employee of International Harvester and later retired from Martin Sprocket and Gear. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilford and Helen Schott Faughn; his wife, Barbara Newman Faughn; brothers, Alfred and Albert Faughn; and sister, Nancy Faughn Hazelwood. He is survived by his wife, Susie Irene Andrews Faughn of the home; sons, Edwin Faughn of French Camp, MS, and Philip (Cherye) Faughn of Jonesboro; granddaughters, Lanie and Amy Faughn of Jonesboro; step son Don (Helen) Andrews; step daughters, Susan Agee and Carol (Jace) Cagle; step grandchildren, Brad Andrews, Marty Brown, Gina Bayird, Charlotte Hester and Jason Clark; step great grandchildren, Dylan Brown, London Bayird, Bailey Brown, Spencer Bayird, Alex Hester and Carson Clark; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Robert will be remembered for his positive attitude, kind spirit, and dedication to the Lord. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 P.M. at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Pastor Patrick Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Braxton Vaughan, Carey Faughn, Don Bost, Mike Anstiss, James Godfrey and Eddie Hester. Honorary pallbearers are Brad Andrews and Kevin Faughn. Online guestbook at www.heathfuneralhome.com