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Thomas Fairchild Obituary

THOMAS E. FAIRCHILD, 59, of Decatur, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 15, 1946, in Adams County, Ind., he was the son of Richard A. and Donna (Koenig) Fairchild. He was married to Kay A. (Aschliman) on Jan. 9, 1966. He was retired from General Electric, Fort Wayne and member of New Life Ministries, Portland. Survived by wife, Dr. Kay A. Fairchild of Decatur; mother, Donna Fairchild of Decatur; son, Richard A. (Jody) Fairchild of Decatur; daughters, Sandi (Andrew) Schaefer of Fort Wayne and Lori (Ray) Errer of Wolverine Lake, Mich.; sisters, Velma (Fred) Manor of Portland, Colleen (Dan) Kable of Monroe and Rose Ann Fairchild of Decatur; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard A. Fairchild. Service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur. The Rev. Elizabeth Owens officiating. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial at Decatur Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials to New Life Ministries or Kidney Foundation. To sign our guest book, click on www.haggardandsefton.com.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 14, 2005.

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Genois Wilson

November 19, 2005

Dear Pastor Kay, and family:

I'm sadden by Tom's death. I wish it weren't so. He told me he was my big brother, and I will always affectionately remember that. We grew up spiritually watching over each other. May you be comforted knowing that his great works continue.

Linsella Young-Starks

November 15, 2005

Love Prayers Always to the Fairchilds. Tom was a great minister who got my attention a very long time ago. It instilled in my heart a direct path to go on with Christ.What you know is what you know and nobody can take that away because you are chosen. He told me that some 26 years ago Thank You God for giving me the pleasure in knowing and the chance to love him God Bless............

Diane and Von Heyerly

November 14, 2005

We are sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this time.

Bill Curry

November 14, 2005

I am not sure but I think we went to school together in Ossian Indiana. May all your families have peace and comfort through these difficult times.



Bill Curry

Dick & Judy Schaefer

November 14, 2005

God Bless You Tom!!

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