August 15, 2024, 78, Newark, DE —
Robert A. Faison Sr. was born on March 21, 1946, in Duplin County, North Carolina. He was the oldest child born to the late George King Faison and Lillie Mae Faison-Carlton. He departed this life on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in Newark, Delaware.
Robert was educated at Douglas High School in Warsaw, North Carolina, and graduated in 1964. He was very active within the school community. Robert believed in doing what was right and stayed out of trouble. He was a member of the Douglas High School marching band (he played the horn) and was a bus driver for the school. He was recognized for being a great dancer and the best dressed. Robert was also a member of the safety patrol committee and received a merit award for his service.
In his early 20’s, Robert moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and met the love of his life, Diane Louise Faison in 1966. Robert and Diane lived in Southwest Philadelphia for some time before relocating to New Castle, Delaware in 1986 where they raised their children, Robert Jr., Desiree, and Kevin Sr.
Robert worked various jobs before he received his commercial driver’s license (CDL) in 1973. He worked tirelessly as a tractor-trailer operator for over 35 years for St. Johnsbury, New Penn, ABF, and Yellow Freight trucking companies before he retired in 2010. He enjoyed being a truck driver and had many “over the road” stories to share.
Robert was a vivacious and fun-loving family man. He was truly an extrovert and a “people person.” He talked to EVERYBODY! He was affectionately known as “Rob” or “Bob” and was famous for saying, “Another Day!” Robert also greeted everyone by saying, “Happy Monday” or whatever day of the week that it was when he saw you. If it were Sunday, he would say, “Happy Sunday” to you too! Robert was an avid music lover. He was a Philadelphia Eagles football fan, and loved watching tennis and the WNBA on television. In addition to that, Robert loved traveling, bowling, line dancing, and going to the beach. He was a huge fan and supporter of the Tom Joyner Morning Show.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, George King Faison and Lillie Mae Faison Carlton, Robert Faison Jr. (son), Lakeisha A. Faison (daughter-in-law), Joyce Faye Darden (sister), and Carolynn Jackson aka Rie Rie (niece). He leaves to cherish his memory: Diane Louise Faison (wife); Desiree Faison (daughter), Kevin Faison Sr. (son); David Lewis (son); siblings, Minister Ann Carol Simmons (sister), Bobby Ray Carlton (brother); Karmani, Keenan, Kaheem, Kevvon, and Hadiyah (grandchildren); Ari’yah (great-granddaughter); special cousins and friends, Luther Lee Ingram, CJ (Cedro Ingram), Bubbie (William Jarman – deceased), Reverend James Davis, Johnny Boykin, Ted Joyner, Austin Williams (deceased) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Services will be observed on Saturday at 2:00 PM from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Calypso, NC. Public viewing will be observed from 1 until 1:45 PM.
Services of Love and compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLC.
