Claude C. Falin
Nottingham Community, Scott Co., VA | July 16, 2010Claude Cecil Falin – Gate City, VA
Claude Cecil Falin, 87 of the Nottingham community of Scott County, VA passed away, Friday, July 16, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Mr. Falin was born in Scott County, VA on August 10, 1922, son of the late Mack Falin and Judy Bell Falin. He was an accomplished carpenter for many years. His handiwork can be seen in some of the finest home in the area. He retired from Slemp Builders several years ago. He proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army Air Force during World War II.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris McDavid Falin, a son, Glen Falin and his brothers Robert and Clyde Falin.
He is survived by his daughter Teresa Stephenson and husband Craig, Weber City, VA; son Larry Falin and wife, Midge, Nottingham Community; grandchildren, Cindy Francisco and husband, Matthew, Gray, TN and Rachel Beasley and husband, Danny, Hiltons, VA; great grandchildren, Isabelle and Atticus Francisco; brothers-in-law, Warren McDavid and Eckel Herron; sisters-in-law, Thelma Falin, Anna Ruth Falin, and Maggie McDavid, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence of his daughter. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Kilbourne and the Rev. Eckel Herron officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA with military rites conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post # 3, Kingsport, TN and Post # 265, Gate City, VA, assisted by the Virginia Army National Guard Honor Guard. Kenneth Herron, Kevin Herron, Scott Falin, Matthew Francisco, Danny Beasley and Scott Kilbourne will serve as pallbearers. Junior Stout, Billy Dingus, Preston Stephenson, Lloyd Porter, Allen Godsey, Mack Baker, Mescal Baker, Roger Baker, Bill McDavid, Joe Stewart, Logan McDavid, Raymond Hammonds, Don Wright and all of his trading buddies will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m., Sunday to go in procession to the graveside service.
An online guest registry is available for the Falin family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Claude Cecil Falin.
Condolences
My deepest condolences to Claude`s family. His mom, Aunt Judy, was dad`s sister. She came to our house in Scott County when mom died in 1941 to take care of us 4 kids and became like a second mother to us. Of course, Robert, Clyde, and Claude became like big brothers to me, 10 years old then. Time, distance and space have a way of separating family and friends, to some extent, anyway. Belatedly, that`s what`s happened between Claude`s family and mine. All the best to you and God Bless ......WheelerPosted by: Wheeler Bell, July 19, 2010
Teresa and family
I never met your dad, but knew your mother. Sorry for your loss. I do not get out much. Mom must use a wheelchair when she goes to the doctor, and can only take a few steps with a walker in the house. We have had some nice times in years past, I miss seeing you and Rachel. May you find comfort in the months to come. When you come to Kingsport, come see us.
Peggy and Jane Fugate
Posted by: Peggy Meade, July 19, 2010
Teresa,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I didn't know he had died until I read the paper this afternoon! I didn't read the paper yesterday at all.
He was always so nice to me when I stayed at your house. I know you will miss him.
Take care.
Love,
Becky
Posted by: Becky Bellamy, July 18, 2010
My condolences to the Falin family. Claude waz my father's best friend back in the day. Now they can catch up on their WWII stories!
Posted by: Chuck J. Bell, July 18, 2010
Larry, Teresa, Midge, I am so sorry for your loss, may our Lord's peace and comfort be with you during this time. So sorry I couldn't attend. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Larry Smith, July 17, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Claude"s passing. Since I moved to Florida, I haven't seen him much. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. May the Lord be with all of his family and friends during this difficult time.
Posted by: Louella Bell Benton, July 17, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Posted by: Faye Herron Williams, July 17, 2010
My deepest condolences to Claude's surviving family, and may God's soothing comfort be with you all. He was a life-long friend.
Posted by: Robert E. "Jack" Lane, July 16, 2010
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