"Spotted Eagle"
1001 Indian Town Rd.
Clinton, North Carolina 28328
(910) 592-5488
[email protected]
Married to Marie Faircloth of Clinton, North Carolina, they have two daughters, Dr. Susan Faircloth, a professor at Penn State and SSgt. Lori F. Coloma, and husband SSgt. Remy K. Coloma, of the United States Army, stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Chief Faircloth was the first and only Native American to serve on the Clinton Police Department, serving as a Patrol Officer, later promoted to an Investigator, then Alcohol/Drug Enforcement Officer, first SWAT Team.
He was the first and only Native American to serve on the Roseboro, North Carolina Police Department starting as a Patrol Officer, promoted to Sergeant/Investigator and finally to Acting Chief of the Department. He was the first and only Native American to rise beyond the rank of Sergeant with Sampson County Sheriff's Department, where he served as the county's first Juvenile Officer. He was later promoted to Investigator going on to become the Jail Administrator until his retirement in February 1999 as a Captain. Shortly after retirement (2 days) he was the first Native American to ever be appointed a Magistrate for Sampson County by Superior Court Judge Russell J. Lanier (supported by a very good friend W. Douglas Parsons, a local attorney). Chief Faircloth still holds this position.
He is a member of Holly Grove Holiness Church, where he serves as an usher, treasurer, and member of the refreshment committee, as well as on the Brotherhood committee. He is a life time member of the local V. F. W. Post #7547, a member of the American Legion, Sampson County Friends of the Waterway, Sampson County Unmet Needs Committee, North Carolina Cultural Center, Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Sampson County Voters League, and Election Committee for Governor; also of Carol Jones, Judge Paul Hardison, and Sandy Pridgen. He is also Vice Chairman of the Sampson/Duplin Minority Credit Union.
None of the above could have taken place without the support of the Coharie People and of course the blessing of the Creator.
To the seniors of the Coharie People, thank you for installing in me the desire to serve my people and the ability to try and get ahead. To the young people, remember you can do anything you desire if you keep focused on your goals.
Chief Faircloth is also the proud grandfather of Makaela Kanani Coloma.
(Kanani's Page Under Construction)