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William P Fairbanks

Galax, Virginia

Jun 30, 1953 – Jan 20, 2022 (Age 68)

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BORN
June 30, 1953
DIED
January 20, 2022
AGE
68
LOCATION
Galax, Virginia

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Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home - Galax Obituary

Musician and restaurant owner, Bill Fairbanks, left this world in pursuit of the next on Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was 68 years old and succumbed to interstitial lung disease resulting from Scleroderma at his home in Saxapahaw, NC.

Bill grew up in a large family with 13 siblings in...

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Dear Gail, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I remember him bringing Lilly into our cartooning class one day. They were afraid of being late and they both just came running in. I mean they were running! They made me laugh so hard. What a wonderful dad he was! What sweet people you all are. Sending you love love love.

Dear Gail, so Sorry to hear about Bill passing... he was a great friend and will be always in my memory... Please reach out when you can, I am here for you during this tough time. Dave Carberry. 513-720-4051 [email protected]. West Palm Beach, FL

Our heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Bill was a kind cool musician that I we are thankful to have cut records with.
The Brotherhood John hurd

Bill was the best bass player I ever played with. We shared a truly unique experience in our early years in Oxford, Ohio, and carried it with us to the SF bay area for many years after. Rest in peace, my friend.