James Gibson Faircloth

James Gibson Faircloth

James Faircloth Obituary

Visit the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home - Corbin website to view the full obituary.

James Gibson Faircloth, age 65, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Baptist Health in Corbin.

Born in Estill County, Kentucky, he was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Chris Faircloth, and by a brother, Charlie Faircloth.

James is survived by his wife, Loreena Haire Faircloth; daughters, Crystal and Serena; and by his siblings, Heidi Faircloth, Shannon Faircloth, and Avery Faircloth.

Service will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements by the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where messages may be written to the family at vankirkgirsellfuneralhome.com


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home - Corbin

607 Master Street, Corbin, KY 40701

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