Gerald “Jerry” Edward Faber, 76, of Franklin, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017.

Born in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Burt Faber and June Faber. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Diane Faber. Jerry was a PFC and mechanic in the US Army and served in Germany and during Vietnam. He was a retired waste management supervisor and golf course groundskeeper.

He is survived by three children, Naomi Terri-Lynn Carpenter-Mehew of Ontario, Canada, Anthony “Tony” Faber and Stephanie Faber.

No Services will be held at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to CarePartners Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.