Obituary of Leon "Butch" Faulkner Jr.

Leon Arthur Faulkner, Jr. "Butch", 68, of Mt. Upton, NY passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. Butch was born March 20, 1955 in Walton, New York to the late Leon Arthur Faulkner, Sr and Ruth (Backus) Faulkner. Butch was predeceased by many that he loved dearly. His family finds comfort knowing of all the open arms that were awaiting him. Butch worked at Amphenol Aerospace for 38 years before retiring in 2017. He was a hard working man that always put his family first. Since retirement, he spent much of his time hanging out at Dave's Garage and helping out at the Backus Family Farm. It should come as no surprise that he followed his Uncle Jim right into heaven, there must be hay to go. Butch is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Gwendolyn; his children, Leon (Vicki), Amy (Shayne), Joshua (Heidi), Bradley (Jody), Alexandria, Timothy and Matthew; and his grandchildren Megan, Bailey, Austin, Jenna, Samira, Karissa, Avarie, William, KayLynn, Christian and Sadie. Small-town famous for his Super Bowl pools and homemade sauerkraut, many knew and loved him. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Friday, October 6, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Trout Creek Fire Hall, 8695 County Highway 27, Trout Creek, NY 13847. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Trout Creek Fire Department (P.O. Box 71, Trout Creek, NY 13847) or Borden Hose Fire Department (P.O. Box 197, Mt. Upton, NY 13809). Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.