Ralph Wayne Fairchild

Ralph Wayne Fairchild, Sr., age 73, of Marietta, GA passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5pm until 7pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta.

A native of Tennessee, Mr. Fairchild lived in the Atlanta area for the past 30 years. He retired from Delta after over 30 years of employment, and was a member of Macland Baptist Church. He also enjoyed playing the saxophone, and served as a minister of music at various churches. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing with his family.

Survivors:

Wife:
Joyce C. Fairchild, Marietta, GA

4 Children:
Wayne Fairchild, Marietta, GA
Billy Joe (Lana) Fairchild, Marietta, GA
Melanie (Jim) Hawke, Dallas, GA

3 Brothers:
Everett Fairchild, Hixson, TN
Doyle Fairchild, Hixson, TN
Leonard Fairchild, Florida

5 Grandchildren

Scott Gillespie and children, Kyler, Amanda, Tiffany, Kala and mother, Kim Bates

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WellStar Community Hospice, the American Cancer Society, or to Emory University or WellStar Kennestone Hospital for cancer research.