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JEFFREY FAIRBANKS Obituary

JEFFREY
FAIRBANKS, 61

LAKELAND - Jeffrey Alan Fairbanks, 61, of Lakeland, Florida, husband of Nancy Fairbanks.
Born February 26, 1956, in Hartford, Connecticut, passed away January 1, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.
He truly loved his dog Rooster and enjoyed fishing, boating, football and NASCAR with his family and friends.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother Patricia Hanks of Blairsville, Georgia, son Ryan Fairbanks, daughter Krystal Beard, and grandchildren Jarrod Stewart and Kaylee Beard, all of Lakeland, stepson Bill Burkhalter of Mexico, stepdaughters Deb-ra Heinzman of Polk City and Duana Honesty of Arizona, sister and brothers Linda Fairbanks (Edward) and Daniel Fairbanks of Lakeland, Rick Fairbanks (Anne) of Colchester, Connecticut, stepbrother and sisters Harold McNeely, Nanette Hanks, Barbara LaChance, Mary Ellen McCollum, Carolyn McNeely, Susan Paquette, all of Connecticut.
Services will be announced at a later date.

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Published by The Ledger from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2018.

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January 7, 2020

Think about Jeff a lot. I can often hear the way he use to say my name. How handsome he was. Jeff was funny to he could always make you laugh. I know hes in a better place now with no more suffering or pain...forever in my heart my brother I love you❤❤❤❤❤

Linda Dionne

January 10, 2018

Linda, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Mary Ellen McCollum

January 9, 2018

Jeff , I will always remember our summers together as kids. You were adorable and you New it. You were full of energy and quite the little comic. You loved to tease. You and our brother Greg were much the same that way. You had a few silly nick names foe me. I'm sure you all remember the . "watermelon seeds"...Lol. You will always be in my heart Jeff. My greatest wish for you now is peace in your new journey. No more pain, no more worries. Your free from all of that now. I love you Jeff.

January 9, 2018

I will always miss and love you my son. I give thanks to all who help you thru your illness with special thanks to Bruce. Love mom.

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