Claude Eugene Faircloth, 90, passed away December 21, 2024 at his residence.  He was born February 12, 1935 in Esther, Missouri, to the late Loy Everett and Lena (Rolens) Faircloth.  Also preceded in death by an infant son, Ronald Eugene;  His sister, Edith Meador and his brothers, Earl Harvey, Otis and Cletus Faircloth.

Survived by his wife of 72 years, Norma (Marler) Faircloth;

Daughter, Claudia (Mike) Weiss;

Grandson, Bradley (Ashley) Weiss,

And and great grandchildren, Ethan; Fiona; and Ashton Weiss,

As well as several nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Gene graduated from Esther High School.  He went to work at St. Joe Lead Company as a machinist, and soon was recruited by Honeywell where he started as a field service representative and retired as the field service manager.  He served his country as an Army reservist for 6 years and Gene was a member a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Park Hills.

Visitation will be held at Horton-Wampler Funeral Home, 1 Federal Park Ave., Park Hills, Mo. Thursday December 26, 2024 10:30 A.M. to time of funeral service at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Alan Harp.

Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Leadington, Mo.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude.