Donald Fairbanks

Donald Leon Fairbanks, 78, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on January 1, 2025, He was born to the late Leon "Harold" and Alean Fairbanks on April 29, 1946.

Donald enjoyed listening to music, namely Elvis Presley, dancing, watching western movies, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his grandparents, William "Bill" and Stella Fairbanks, brothers, Johnny and Ronald Fairbanks, children, Lisa Hedden, David Graham, Michelle Fairbanks, and many grandchildren.

Donald is survived by his wife, Margaret Fairbanks, children, Terry Graham, Joe (Amber) Hamby, Julian (Misty) Hamby, Cindy (Shane) McCann, Gail Adams, grandchildren, Samantha Braden, DJ Hedden, Darlene Ratcliffe, Moses Hamby, Augustine Hamby, Rylon Hamby, Olivia McCann, Sophia McCann, great-granchildren, Logan Henry, Madelyn Henry, Shelby Braden, Blaiklyn Braden, Dessa Ratcliffe, siblings, Jane Belles, and Mickey Fairbanks.

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Companion Funeral Home - The Mack Shelton Parlor.

A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 10:00 am with Pastor Shane McCann officiating at Companion Funeral Home - The Mack Shelton Parlor. The family will be receiving friends from 9:00 am - 10:00 am prior to the service. A graveside service is to follow at Lee Cemetery.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Donald or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.