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Leonard Faircloth Obituary
November 4, 1946 - March 15, 2013
Lizella, GA- Leonard G. Faircloth, age 66, passed away Friday at his home in Lizella. Leonard loved his family very much and was always there for them no matter what the need and will be greatly missed by them all as well as his many friends and associates. Mr. Faircloth was born in Wadley, GA to the late Fred and Velma Faircloth. After honorably serving our country as a Marine during Vietnam in 1968 and 1969 he became a commercial tire salesman working for many years at Macon Bandag and later retired from Raffield Tire. He was also the owner of Willow Tree Vitamins and Minerals. Leonard was an active member of The Jones County Cruisers Car Club and an avid classic car enthusiast who often promoted car shows for charitable benefits.
Mr. Faircloth is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years Melody Jean Faircloth, their three children; Connie and Matt Elsasser, Cindy Holliday, and David and Amanda Faircloth all of Lizella and his daughter Marjorie Penny Winstead of Arizona, five grandchildren; Rebekkah Newberry, Cayla Pittman, Justin Holliday, Hunter Faircloth, and Madisyn Faircloth all of Lizella, two brothers; Earl P. and Jean Faircloth of Macon and Roy R. and Rebia Faircloth of Juliette, a sister; Marilyn Ruth and Charles Nettles of Lizella and a brother in law; William and Becky Bridger of Byron and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother Henry Gerald Faircloth and two grandchildren; Racheal Newberry and Hannah Newberry as well as his father in law and mother in law Willie and Mary Bridger.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at New Elim Baptist Church Cemetery on Hartley Bridge Road in Macon with the Reverend Bruce Floyd officiating. The family will receive friends at Crest Lawn Funeral Home on Monday, March 18, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The family may be contacted at the residence in Lizella.
Please sign the online registry at, www.crestlawnfuneral.com.
Crest Lawn Funeral Home has charge of funeral and burial arrangements.
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Marji Faircloth
March 13, 2024
I am so grateful that you met your grandchildren, Savannah and Joshua, and how much joy you expressed, when interacting with Bryana, your great grandchild. A piece of you, dad, lies deep within me. In many ways, I think, act or react like you. There is no doubt I am your daughter and that I am a Faircloth... and no one can take this truth away. So grateful for the times spent with you. You are missed by many. xoxo Marji
Your daughter and grand daughter <3
Savannah Winstead
August 10, 2013
Grandpa, I wish I had the chance to know you more. <3 Thank you for giving me the best Mom in the whole world, and I'll never forget where my name, or roots, began.
Penny Drew
May 1, 2013
Melody, Connie, Cindy, & David,
Your in my thoughts. Dad is forever in all of us and his light will never dim. It's already illuminating through the four of us and the children we have; as it will be in our children's children. I do love you dad...you were the most important puzzle peice to my life. And I will never forget all the things you told me.
Penny Marjorie Drew
Cheryl Walsh
March 19, 2013
Cindy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find comfort in the days to come. I will be thinking of you and your family.
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Jackie Thomas
March 18, 2013
Melody, so sorry to learn of Leonard's passing ! I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything else I can do, please let me know
Tricia Durham
March 18, 2013
Cindy, Connie, and Ms Melody.,
I am so.sorry for your loss and pray for each of you.
Debbie Redd
March 18, 2013
Melody and Family, Neal and I are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Johnny and Dee Thomas
March 18, 2013
To Melody and all family. We are so saddened to hear of Mr. Leonard's passing. We were blessed to have known him and thankful we got to share time at carshows/cruiseins with him, and you. Always had a smile and encouragement to everyone. We support you in much prayer and ask the Lord to strengthen and comfort you, knowing that he is in the prescence of his Lord. If we can do anything, please call us! God be with you in the days ahead.
Barbara Smith
March 18, 2013
so sorry for the loss of your love one. Don't know him personally . I always shopped at the store. May God bless the family during this time of need.My prayers are with you all.
Emory Hudson
March 18, 2013
Melody, sorry for loss. We will keep you in our prayer. Will miss him at carshow. Saw his and your car in the cherry blossom parade.
Sherry Evans
March 18, 2013
David, I'm very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Evans
Nancy & Danny Howard
March 17, 2013
I will keep your family in my prayers. So very sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Faircloth. May God give you all strength to get thru the difficult days ahead.
Charles Rooks
March 17, 2013
Melody and Family, We were so shocked and sadden by the death of Leonard. He will always be remembered as a friend who even though had his health problems, put everyone else's needs before his. He will be missed by everyone. Love yall.
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