Joseph Everette Fauber III

Joseph Everette Fauber, III

How do we describe Ebo Fauber? His creativity, contagious laughter, outgoing personality and positive attitude, his love of family, love of life, love of friends, love for UVA and Christchurch School, his colorful jackets and pants, his knowledge of and detail for architecture, his respect for nature and animals, his love of sports (especially tennis and basketball), his contagious laugh, and the strong patriotism for his local area, for Virginia and for America.

Ebo enjoyed each day of life being born Joseph Everette Fauber, III, on March 15, 1938 at Virginia Baptist Hospital and reared on Royal Blvd in Lynchburg, Va., by parents Everette and Ella Whitmore Fauber. He attended schools in Lynchburg, graduated from college preparatory Christchurch School in Christchurch, VA 1956 and also from the UVA School of Architecture 1963. His interest in architecture began as a young boy, when he and his mother would visit his father in Colonial Williamsburg. His father and four other architects were commissioned by John D. Rockefeller with his quest to restore the run-down city. This is where he stated he was "bitten by the creative architecture bug". His formal architecture career began at Vosbeck and Vosbeck in Alexandria, Va., in 1963. When he returned to Lynchburg in 1970, he and the team he built created homes especially for the needs of the client and also specialized in designing schools, courthouses, humane and animal shelters East of the Mississippi River through his company, Fauber Architects, now Dominion 7.

Ebo is the eldest of three sons of whom he admires and is very proud, Rodger "Bip" (wife Ann and daughters Addison, Carter, Lee) and Landon being the second son, and Stuart (wife Beth and daughters Julie and Hilleary) being the youngest son. He is proud of his two daughters, Reed (husband Ron McGinn) living in Vinton, Va. and Elizabeth "Liza" living in Forest, Va. Ebo is also proud of his two grandchildren, Piers and Ainsley McGinn, who live in Vinton, Va. His two goddaughters also hold a special place in his heart, Addison Fauber Ayer, Charlotte, N.C. and Elizabeth Short, Lynchburg, Va.

He and his wife, Georgia Willis Fauber, shared 35 years together and traveled worldwide until his mobility was challenged. They are the only couple in UVA history to have been married in the Rotunda at the University of Virginia. The elopement was officiated by the Honorable Norman Moon, witnessed by the UVA President John Casteen and wife, Betsy, along with friends John and Trula Wright. The couple was then surprised and honored with a formal dinner at Carr's Hill, home of The University's President.

Ebo was a member of a tennis group who played 2 to 3 times weekly and met for family dinners once or twice per year in the various members' homes. He started the select 12-member John Lynch Society in 1970 which met every week, followed by the POETS Society birthed in 2012 which met every Friday. His dear friends were a cherished asset in his life.

He also believed in mentoring youth for their productive and successful futures; thus, assisted in founding the ARC Central Virginia in Lynchburg (early 1970's) which centers on those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This creative mind designed and built the facility for them which continues to house the ARC. He was the catalyst in birthing FRIENDS of Cliff Asbury in honor of his friend, Cliff, who died 09-13 2001. This mission is to assist those attending private Virginia college-prep schools who need funds for clothing, books, computers, other personal needs with the add-on benefit of a friend to lean on while in high school. Ebo and Georgia are the head cheerleaders for Brook Hill Farm in Forest. This cause holds the mission of rescuing horses which, in turn, rescue teens experiencing challenging situations in their lives. Ebo believed the future of our country stems from the grooming and strength of its youth; that we each need to contribute, in our own way, to that endeavor.

Ebo was instrumental in the building of the Blackwater Creek Trail and Bikeway which was a project of the Lynchburg Kiwanis Club. Ebo was chairman of the committee which planned and birthed, on an abandoned railway bed, this popular Lynchburg three-mile trail. He also was instrumental in the 1985 genesis of the 8 day James River Batteau Festival which begins in Lynchburg and covers 120 miles of the James River stopping each day in historic towns along the way to Richmond. Laughing and having fun with family and friends in various venues was the highlight of Ebo's day.

Ebo served on the Virginia Licensing Board (APELSCIDLA) and also the national architecture policy-making board (NCARB) simultaneously, which has happened only one time in their respective histories. Ebo was honored to have held gubernatorial appointments from Governors Kaine, Warner, Wilder, and Baliles from 1989 through 2011. You will find Ebo's career related energies noted in the full obituary at tharpfuneralhome.com.

So, to answer the original question, "How do we describe Ebo Fauber?" This will be accomplished at the two events noted below, which he had planned. Maybe Ralph Waldo Emerson sums it up best with his quote "Life is not measured by its length, but by its depth."

To celebrate the life of Ebo Fauber, there will be a Wake Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502. The Memorial Celebration will be held Monday, September 8, 2025, at 4 p.m. at Brook Hill Farm, 7291 Bellevue Road, Forest, VA 24551.

Should donations be desired in memory of Ebo Fauber to continue his support of these three youth missions, you are welcome to choose: (1) Brook Hill Farm, 7291 Bellevue Road, Forest, VA 24551 or (2) FRIENDS of Cliff Asbury, Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, 1100 Commerce St., Lynchburg, VA 24504. (3) The ARC of Central Virginia, 1508 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24504.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

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