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BARNWELL - Burl Gordon Fauchier, 97, of Barnwell, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Born November 22, 1928, Burl was the son of the late Cecil Fauchier and Thelma Walker Fauchier. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in Germany and retired from Chem-Nuclear, where he worked as a cask maintenance manager.
Burl was an avid fisherman and a devoted family man, affectionately known as Pop-Pop. He loved dogs and most animals and enjoyed cooking and entertaining for family and friends. He especially enjoyed cooking and fellowshipping with his work crew at Chem-Nuclear’s annual barbecue. Burl also loved working with his hands, including woodworking, making furniture, and doing carpentry around the house.
He is survived by his daughters, Dyann (Brian) Parler of Barnwell, Sonja Collins (Chuck) Hiers of Barnwell and Robin Collins Jamison of Blackville; nine grandchildren, Zack (Shelby) Parler, Jake Parler, Kenzie Parler, Justin (Briana) Hiers, Brittan Vassey, Simon Fine (Michelle), Heather Bolen (Austin) Croft, Erica Bolen (Cory) Dukes and Nic Jamison; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Burl was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Ross Fauchier; his daughter, Debra Fauchier Wilson; his sister, Nila Fauchier Yaussi; and his brother, Cecil L. “Jack” Fauchier.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Barnwell Memorial Cemetery (by the airport) with U.S. Army honors accorded. Visitation with family and friends will follow the service at the graveside.
The family finds comfort in Psalm 46:10 and request that any memorial contributions be made in his memory to the Pick of the Litter (920 Meadow Lane, Barnwell, S.C. 29812).
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory, Williston, S.C. is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit the online registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.
