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Wayne Fairfax Obituary

Wayne Albert Fairfax "Catfish", a well-known and beloved local bluegrass musician, passed away on June 5, 2023. He was born on October 26, 1952 in Loudoun County, Virginia to Homer and Eloise Fairfax, one of 16 children. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Fairfax and is survived by two daughters, Amy Michelle Muir and Lisa Marie Fairfax, a son Wayne Matthew Fairfax (Jessica), and a stepson Michael Evanshaw as well as two grandchildren, Kendall Catherine Muir and Nathan Merritt Muir. Wayne will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

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Published by InsideNoVa on Jun. 6, 2023.

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Todd Pennington

June 1, 2025

I miss you so much my friend! someday we will be together again, till then I pray you are happy!

Gary Griffith

July 31, 2024

I sure miss Wayne. Heading out to move a boat from mobile Alabama to Chesapeake would love to have him and his fiddle along.

Jeff Griffith

February 15, 2024

Rest
In peace my friend

Dreamer Patrick Ward

August 8, 2023

I used to live near the Fairfax family in Prince William County, once known as Manassas, Virginia, on Lake Jackson Road. My brother hung out with Warren and I was friends with Betty and Joyce, (Charlotte was a little older). If this is the same Fairfax family I´m so sorry for your loss, may Wayne rest in peace. My condolences to his wife and the whole Fairfax family. Peace be with you, Dreamer (Patrick) Ward, granddaughter to Max and Annie Laurie Collins.

Danica L

June 18, 2023

So sorry for your loss, Fairfax family! We are praying for everyone. Sending lots of love your way!

Wanda Goforth

June 12, 2023

Wayne, I will truly miss your visits and phone calls. I feel proud to be able to call you a friend. I will miss your music so much. My life was enriched by knowing you. I will see you again someday and hope you will play a couple songs when we do meet again.

Rita White

June 12, 2023

Loved having Wayne play with us at the Black Tie and Boots at the Va fairgrounds, Castleton and my family reunion in Bristow. Always a perfect gentleman. We will miss you Wayne. Prayers for his soul and the family.
Rita Rollins White/Rapidan Ridge Band

Lisa Fairfax

June 11, 2023

Lisa Fairfax

June 11, 2023

Lisa Fairfax

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Lisa Fairfax

June 11, 2023

Danny Sirk

June 10, 2023

Met Wayne many years ago while a reserve deputy.
I had Tommy Lewis replace our windows and siding several years ago and the second morning to my surprise, Wayne showed up to help Tommy.
I asked him if he had his fiddle with him and he grinned "yes".
Every morning between 6-7 am Wayne would stand under our huge pin oak and serenade the neighbors until Tommy showed up.
Cathy and Wayne will be missed.

Margaret Davis

June 9, 2023

Heard you at a jam on Rt 20 in Orange Co, Steve Dillinger had you come there to play, I know he's up there with you, listening to you play

Ronald Wayne smith

June 9, 2023

You were family to us think you knew that we will look for you in that bluegrass in heaven

Chuck mullins

June 9, 2023

You and your music will be missed. RIP Brother

Rick Booth

June 9, 2023

I met Wayne when Sheriff Garrison hired him as a deputy sheriff! He was placed with me for training on the night shift! I was learning to play the banjo, and he said bring that thing in here and I´ll teach you to play! I never met a nicer gentleman. He was so proud to be working for the Sheriff´s office! Wish he could have stayed and retired with me! The Lord will welcome him, and enjoy his banjo and fiddle playing. I will surely miss you!

Chuck mullins

June 9, 2023

Wayne you and your music will be missed . RIP brother

Spencer Atkinson

June 8, 2023

Hey brother Wayne! Only knew your for about 4 years or so but loved playing music with you and talking with you! Miss you man!

Todd Pennington

June 8, 2023

Todd Pennington

June 8, 2023

Todd Pennington

June 8, 2023

Wayne I am so blessed to have called you a friend. My prayers go out to Wayne's children. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort all of you.

Hazel Beavers.. Burke

June 8, 2023

I knew him in Manassas my sister married his brother Stanley

Timothy Nelson

June 8, 2023

I met Wayne through a mutual friend while playing bluegrass. He was a kind soul and will be missed by many.
I remember our last conversation while at a local gas station. Never thought it would be our last one. Condolences to his family & friends.

Betty

June 8, 2023

RIP. I will miss your beautiful smile. Always a gentleman.

Charles Hughitt

June 7, 2023

You are in Better Place, RIP

Micheal Prater , Dixie Charm Estate Sales

June 7, 2023

What an all around wonderful man ! I know him though Gene another fellow friend of mine . Wane was as nice and wonderful person as you can find and he always treated you with kind words and respect every single time I seen him . We´re all going to miss this guy , this world needs so much more of him , So long Wane buddy and I´ll see you around the corner soon buddy ! Man I´m going to miss you !

Rick Kohme

June 7, 2023

The good lord just got a great fiddle player
May you rest in peace my dear friend.

Gary Griffith

June 7, 2023

Wayne you will be missed. We play d a lot of music but our best time was when he sailed with me from Key West Florida to the Potomac River. 30 days of picking, grinning and enjoying gods beautiful ocean. Gary Griffith

Tomya Riley

June 7, 2023

He will missed great person inside and out he Will now join my dad his friend Clyde Hampton and be playing wonderful music together our thought And prayers go out to his family and friends from the rileys and the Hamptons

Amy Muir

June 7, 2023

Amy Muir

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Amy Muir

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Amy Muir

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Carol Hash Hinsdale

June 7, 2023

My condolences to the family Wayne played music with my father Billy Hash´s house he will be missed God Bless to all his family my prayers are with you

Todd Bowling

June 7, 2023

RIP Wayne, enjoyed your music with my ol´ friend Rust Vint. Prayers to the entire Family.

Charlie Chapmam

June 7, 2023

It was pleasure knowing you and enjoyed singing with you and performing with you I will always remember those great times and memories Charlie chapman

Carleen Embrey

June 7, 2023

Many prayers for all the family. I met Wayne thru Warren. We became friends and did alot of pickin & singing. He was one of a kind.
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Edward Stapanon

June 6, 2023

My condolences to Wayne's family. I played with Wayne when we were with Hobbs & Partners in the early 80s. He was such a talented musician.

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