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Arthur Norbert Faller

September 19, 1920 ~ March 25, 2013

Arthur N. Faller, 92, of 203 Dogwood Court, Rocky Mount, NC and formerly of Oil City died early Monday morning March 25, 2013 at his home following a period of declining health. Art and Gail moved to Rocky Mount in 1993 to be closer to their two girls. Born Sept. 19, 1920 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of the late Norbert A. Faller & Anna V. Fasenmyer Faller. Art graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1939 and later went to the Franklin Commercial Collegefollowing his discharge, he completed courses a received a diploma from Pennsylvania State University. Art was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Pacific Theatre with the Artillery, 77th Infantry Division during World War Ii. He received the American Theater Ribbon, the WWII Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 3 bronze stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon and 2 commendations for meritorious and outstanding service. Mr. Faller was a T-Sgt. ( Sgt. 1st Class )and later received a commission as 2nd LT. , he served 4 years in active duty and later served in the reserves. Art was employed for many years at the Unemployment Office on Elm St. in Oil City, retiring after over 30 years. He served for over 28 years in the Boy Scouts of America, where he served in various offices from committee member to Assistant District Commissioner. He received an award of Merit from the Colonel Drake District, French Creek Council BSA in 1974, which was the highest honor a volunteer with the scouts can receive. He was the President of PTA at Sage Run and Tippery Elementary Schools while his children were in school. He was married to Gayle M. Dockery on April 9, 1946 in St. Stephen's Church and she survives. While living in Oil City he was a member of St. Stephens Church and Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rocky Mount. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling with his wife and children and later in an RV. Later in life, Art and Gayle enjoyed traveling the east coast in their RV and spending their winters in FL. He was a 3rd Degree member of the OIl City K of C Council 385 and a member of the 4th Degree Assembly and the Color Corp. A member of the VFW, The Disabled American Veterans, the 77th Infantry Division Association, the Rocky Mountain Amateur Radio Club and the International Accountants Society. In addition to his wife, he is survived by 5 children Carol- Lee A. Umstead & Amos (Butch) of Rocky Mount, NC, Daniel S. Faller of Rocky Mount, NC, Gary C. Faller & his wife Debra of California, MD, Greg A. Faller & his companion Dolly M. Hartzell of Rocky Mount, NC, and Michele M. Strickland of Raleigh, NC; 11 grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; 1 brother Raymond Faller of Franklin; 1 sister-in-law Bernice Faller of Oil City. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers Ralph, Gene and infant Richard. Friends will be received from 4-5 P.M. and again from 7-9 P.M. Wed. in the Wheeler and Woodliff Funeral Home in Rocky Mount. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at 2:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Home visitation. Mr. Fallers remains will then be transferred to the Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory in Oil City, PA. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 3/27, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 3/27, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Service Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 331 Hammond Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-972-0452 --> | Wednesday 3/27, 2:00 pm

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  1. Our family has lost a wonderful and caring man. Our deepest sympathies to Gayle, Carol-Lee, Dan, Gary, Gregg, and Michele. Although I hadn’t spoken to Art or Gayle in a few months, they were always in my prayers and thoughts. May your wonderful memories of him sustain you all at this time. With love and sympathy – Ginny and Dan


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