Harold Warren Fairchild

Harold Warren Fairchild, son of Harold C. and Dorothy M. (Nolan) Fairchild, was born October 28, 1943 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He grew up in Corpus Christi and attended Sundean Junior High School and graduated from Mary Carroll High School. As a young man, Harold enlisted in the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his retirement on August 31, 1983. For his faithful service, Harold earned several awards and commendations; some of which include: Good Conduct Medal (7th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Defense Missile Badge 1st Class, Overseas Service Ribbon (3), Army Service Ribbon and Meritorious Service Medal. He had attained the rank of Master Sergeant. On June 9, 1963, Harold was united in marriage to Nancy A. Towell in Grafton, Illinois. They shared over 40 years of marriage together and were blessed with two sons: Joseph and Charles. Nancy preceded him in death on May 6, 2004. Harold was united in marriage to Edith Elizabeth Glock on March 15, 2007 in Buckhorn, Missouri. They shared over 5 years together and many wonderful memories. After retiring from the military, Harold began working on Fort Leonard Wood with EDP and became the dining facility manager. He held this position for many years. He also owned his own paint and body shop. He had a passion for cars and loved fixing and restoring them. Harold made an important decision in his life and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. He made that decision at Buckhorn First Baptist Church and attended whenever he was able. Harold went home to be with his Lord Sunday, May 20, 2012 in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He had attained the age of 68 years, 6 months and 22 days. Harold leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Edith Fairchild of Waynesville, MO; two sons: Joseph W. Fairchild of Tuscumbia, MO and Charles I Fairchild (Annette) of Waynesville, MO; his mother: Dorothy Fairchild of Corpus Christi, TX; two brothers: Larry Fairchild of Corpus Christi, TX and Dennis Fairchild of the state of Florida; one stepson: Torsten Spahn (Goldie) of St. Robert, MO; one stepdaughter: Sandra Nelson (Darryl) of Camden, DE; 12 grandchildren: Amanda L. Snyder, Joseph W. Fairchild, Charles W. Fairchild, Brandon M. Fairchild, Zachariah S. Fairchild, Vivian, Nelson, Victoria Nelson, Drake Nelson, Hunter Nelson, Caitlin Spahn, Lauren Spahn and Logan Spahn; 5 great grandchildren: Curtis I. Natur, Amber, Mikey and Gabriel Snyder and Emma Fairchild; other relatives and friends. In addition to his first wife, Harold was preceded in death by his father, Harold C. Fairchild. Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2012 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Rev. Larry Atkins officiating. Soloist Caroline Gerber sang “Amazing Grace”, “What A Day That Will Be” and “Sweet Hour of Prayer”. Soloist Matt Atkins sang “Go Rest High on that Mountain”. Serving as escorts were the United States Army. Burial with military honors followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery – Fort Leonard Wood. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Harold Warren Fairchild

October 28, 1943 - May 20, 2012