Ronald Lee Faulders, Sr.
Ronald Lee Faulders, Sr., age 60, died early Saturday morning, January 9, 2010, at the Meade District Hospital, Meade, Kansas.
He was born July 6, 1949, at Hagerstown, Maryland, the son of Solomon “Shorty” and Ruth (Spurs) Faulders. As a young man, he joined the United States Army, serving three tours of duty in Viet Nam and two tours in Germany. Upon his discharge, he began his career as a truck driver, having been an independent driver for National Carriers for over twenty years. On May 17, 2009, he moved to Fowler, Kansas, from Kismet, Kansas.
Ronald enjoyed camping, fireworks during the 4th of July celebrations, and rappelling. He was a charter member of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars of Woodland Park, Colorado.
On November 10, 1972, he married Judy Dickson at Colorado Springs, Colorado. She survives.
Other survivors include: His children, Gavin Leitner of Woodland Park, Colorado, Jamie Leitner of Woodland Park, Colorado, Ronda Garza of Kismet, Kansas, Ron “Tator” Faulders, Jr. of Fowler, Kansas; Mother and stepfather, Ruth Keeter and husband, Wilbur of Fredrick, Maryland; Stepmother, Audrey Faulders of Edwardsville, Illinois; A brother, Stacy Faulders of Edwardsville, Illinois; Four grandsons, Two granddaughters and One Great-granddaughter.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at the Faith Bible Church, Kismet, Kansas, with Pastor Bob Deacon presiding. Cremation has taken place.
The family would welcome memorials in Ronald’s name at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade.
Personal condolences may be give to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com.