Gary W. Fairchild Sr.

Gary W. Fairchild Sr., age 79 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  
  
He was born on December 24, 1944 to the late Orville and Edna (Ellis) Fairchild in Portsmouth, Ohio. On June 11, 1966 he married Cheryl Hall, who survives. Gary worked at General Motors in Defiance for 37 years until his retirement in 2006. He took pride in his work and took joy in his family. He enjoyed working on cars, hunting and camping. Gary will be greatly missed by his family and friends. 
  
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Cheryl Fairchild, his son, Tony (Joan) Fairchild, all of Defiance, his grandchildren, Dr. A.J. (Dr. Kayla) Fairchild of Defiance, and Dr. Tiffany Fairchild of Helena, MT, and expectant great-granddaughter, Mia May Fairchild. He also leaves behind his brother, Danny (Kathy) Fairchild of Hickory, NC, and sisters, Vicki Adams and Letha (Greg) Holsinger, all of Portsmouth, Ohio. 
 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gary W. Fairchild Jr., brother Kelly Fairchild, infant brother Steve Allen Fairchild, and sister Christy Kline.
  
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the funeral home, with Pastor Max Begley officiating. Gary will be laid to rest at Riverview Memory Gardens. 
  
Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.
  
  
 

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