Joseph Roy Faulk

Joseph Roy Faulk, 92, passed away on January 7, 2016 at Maison Teche Nursing Home. He was born in Kaplan on November 4, 1923 to Adore and Regina Fabre Faulk. After graduation from Kaplan High School, he attended SLI until the beginning of WWII, at which time he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and became an aircraft carrier pilot. During his time in the Navy, he commanded a jet fighter squadron, a 12,000 ton ship, The Cavalier USS, and he was in charge of all PVR boats during his service spent in Vietnam. He was engaged in a great deal of fighting and was awarded several medals including the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross. When he returned from duty in Vietnam, Roy commanded the New Orleans Naval Air Station in Belle Chase. He retired from the Navy with the rank of Captain after 31 years of service. Roy was a silver life master bridge player, an excellent golfer and gardener, an avid reader, and enjoyed scuba diving. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Marie Daigre Faulk; daughters, Shelley Moore and Grace Kester; sons, Michael Faulk and Derek Faulk; two stepsons, David Kester and Bill Kester. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Jennifer Shawn Faulk, and his siblings, Francis Broussard, Janelle Monroe, and Dennis Faulk. Roy donated his body to medical science. On Saturday, January 16, 2016, visitation will commence at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church followed by a memorial Mass at 11:00 AM officiated by Father Mark Derise. The family would like to thank the staff at Maison Teche Nursing Home for the wonderful care that was given during his stay there.