Jerry W. Faulkner, 75 of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on October 24, 2025, with his son and his sister by his side. Services will be held in the spring of 2026.

Jerry Faulkner was born on August 13, 1950, in Princeton, Indiana, to John and Arminta (Becky) Faulkner. He graduated from Canadian High School in 1968 and served in the U.S Navy for 4 years on the submarine USS Cutlass stationed in Morocco. Jerry worked mainly in the oil, gas and mining industries.

He married Pamela Rhoades and had one son, Nathaniel Faulkner, in 1982. He lived in Casper Wyoming, for 30 years. He then married Linda Prugh and moved to North Carolina. In 2009, he returned to Amarillo.

Jerry’s hobbies included bowling, golfing and metal detecting. His greatest joy was being an avid follower of the Canadian Wildcat football team. He played for the Wildcats from 1964-1968 as an outstanding running back.

Jerry is survived by his son Nate of Casper, Wyoming, and his sister Margie of Amarillo.

Memorials can be made to the Canadian High School Booster Club. Condolences may be left at Shafer Mortuary Services Funeral Home (https://www.shafermortuaryservices.com/) in Amarillo.