Funeral service for Mr. Gene Fair, 60, will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at 12 p.m. at the Anniston Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Keith Merritt officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will follow the service in Anniston Memorial Gardens. Mr. Fair passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on May 18, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Mr. Fair is survived by a daughter, Rachel Fair (Blake Johnson); his grandchildren, McKenzie Fischer, Savannah Fischer, Karleigh Johnson and Camryn Johnson; his mother, Ellen Fair Simpson; two brothers, Roger Fair (Miranda) and Dr. Randy Fair; one sister-in-law, Cindy Fair; his special aunt, Opal Ingram, and his nieces, Christina St. John (Jonathan), Carrie Friday (Anthony), Jessica Taylor (Bryan) and Taylor Fair. Pallbearers will be Dennis Hodge, David Guthrie, Alvin Beyers, Sean Hayes, Raymond Pledger and Bryan Taylor. Mr. Fair was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, dog owner of his precious Princess, and a friend to all. He was an avid supporter of the Weaver Bearcats, The University of Alabama, and proudly served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Fair was charitable and giving of his time to organizations such as the American Parkinson's Disease Association and United Cerebral Palsy. The family would like to extend a special thanks and express their gratitude for Alacare Hospice and to his special cousin, Rita Rich, for their extra care and concern. Mr. Fair was preceded in death by his grandparents, Buford and Hattie Ward; his father, Harold Dean Fair; one brother, Larry Dean Fair, and an aunt, "Cricket" Gardner. Anniston Memorial Funeral Home 3865 US Hwy 431 North Anniston, Alabama 36206 256-820-0024
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Gene was a very special person.
He was always helping with raising money for Parkinson's disease.
He was truly a remarkable man.
It was an honor to know him and his precious Mother, Ellen,who was a very special friend to me.
May you both rest in peace.
Shelia Garner
Friend
December 13, 2020
Rachael, My prayers are with you and your family. I lost my mom Feb 2. I understand the heaviness of the loss of a parent. I enjoyed the stories we shared at work. Your dad was a hero to many.
Janice HUMPHRIES
May 21, 2017
Gene was one of the greatest inspirations in my life. A living example of the rule of taking your mind off your own troubles by focusing on helping others, Gene went well above and beyond any need to make lemonade out of lemons. He never saw a need he did not try to meet, never saw a want he did not try to satiate. His giving heart drove his ailing body to accomplish so many things no one else thought possible. Sadly, life proved that even Gene's body was mortal, but we know that his soul is not. He is now moving in ways he has not for many years, running among the saints with a broad smile on his face. His example and love and giving spirit also live on in every person he helped, every friend he made, every trail he blazed. May we honor his legacy and carry his dream forward.
GOD be with you all.
Pati Tiller
Friend
May 21, 2017
RIP GENE.....PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GOING OUT TO HIS FAMILY......
PEGGY SOARKS
May 20, 2017
May God give you strength in your time of sorrow. Gene and Daddy( HAL TATE) will be fishing in Heaven!
Wanda Tate
May 19, 2017
With loving thoughts at this difficult time. May you feel peace and warmth from the true God who comforts those who mourn.
Jeremiah 29:11,12
May 19, 2017
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