Eugene J. (Jack) Faulkner, 88, Gladstone, Mo., passed away on January 15, 2015, at the Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Mo. Jack had lived in Overland Park, Ks., prior to moving to Gladstone.

Jack was born on October 2, 1926, in Kansas City, to Raymond Jack and Marjorie Viola Hayes Faulkner. He had honorably served our country in the Merchant Marines and then later transferred to the Air Force. Jack was self-employed and had sold and installed security and alarm systems.

Jack was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Shriners, and the Scottish Rite Temple.

In February of 1950 he married Violet June Carr in Kansas City. They were married 56 years before she preceded him in death. Jack was also preceded by his parents; and two sisters, Dolores Faulkner and Loretta Weaver.

Survivors: Sister-Carole Tholborn, Overland Park, Ks.; Brother-Kenneth (Joan) Faulkner, Newago, Michigan; 2 Nieces-Gloria Tholborn and Susan Allen, both of Overland Park; and 5 Nephews.

Jack was a very caring and loving brother and uncle, and a true friend.

Graveside Service & Interment: 2 p.m., Monday, January 19, at Cameron Memory Gardens Cemetery, Cameron, Mo.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northcare Hospice.