With great joy, Jim Faircloth went to stand in the glorious presence of His God and Savior, on Friday, October 6, 2023. James Loyce Faircloth, Jr., was born in Houston, Texas, on November 9, 1945, to the late James Loyce Faircloth, Sr., and the late Eunice Fortner Faircloth. Jim was also preceded in death by his brother, Warren. He grew up in Seville, Rochelle, and Abbeville.
With great joy, Jim Faircloth went to stand in the glorious presence of His God and Savior, on Friday, October 6, 2023. James Loyce Faircloth, Jr., was born in Houston, Texas, on November 9, 1945, to the late James Loyce Faircloth, Sr., and the late Eunice Fortner Faircloth. Jim was also preceded in death by his brother, Warren. He grew up in Seville, Rochelle, and Abbeville.
Jim is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diane; his two sisters, Martha Bullock and Ava Blazi; his sister-in-law, Janette Williams (Durward); and his wonderful nieces and nephews: Caroline Usher, Kim Sexton (Tim), Ric Blazi (Genie), Jennifer Farmer (Matt), Kelly Ward (Ryan), Daniel Williams (Kristian), and Anna Shirley (Ryan).
Jim was ordained almost 60 years ago as a Baptist Preacher. He served churches in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Indiana, and New York. Jim retired in 2010 as Area Missionary of the South-Central Area Missions Program. He was a member of the Eastman First Baptist Church and the New Horizons Core Group.
Jim graduated from Abbeville High School in 1963. He majored in History and graduated from Middle Georgia College and Georgia Southern. Jim received a Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary in 1980. During his army years in the States and Korea, Jim was a Behavioral Science Specialist and Social Worker.
Jim loved Jesus and was blessed to proclaim the Gospel. He also loved people. God entrusted him with amazing intelligence, the perfect words for every situation, and a gift for writing.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 14th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Southerland Funeral Chapel, 206 5th Ave., Eastman GA. with his nephews, Ric Blazi and Daniel Williams officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington DC 97251, or to your local church.
Frazier & Son Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.
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