Treston Davis-Faulkner

Treston Davis-Faulkner, National Field Director of Jobs With Justice, lost his battle with cancer on October 26, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Davis-Faulkner was a fierce advocate for dignity, justice and self-determination for all people. Throughout his career he led hundreds of thousands of people around the world in solidarity with workers attempting to organize for respect.  Davis-Faulkner was born on June 22, 1975, to Mary Faulkner in Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Temple University where he helped organize the Graduate Student Union and later joined the national staff at Jobs With Justice.

He is survived by his wife and partner, Sheri Davis-Faulkner (née Davis); his son, Na'im Hanoi Faulkner; his mother, Mary Faulkner and many friends, family and comrades.

A public viewing is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2015 from 6:00pm-8:00PM in the chaple of Carl M. Williams Funeral Directors, Inc., 492 Larkin Street, Southwest, Atlanta, Georgia.

The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 1:00PM at IBEW Local 613, 501 Pulliam Street, Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30312.

In lieu of flowers please contribute to the education fund Na'im Faulkner by going to www.jwj.org/Treston .