Marvin Eugene Fairchild
Marvin Eugene Fairchild, 92, of Rogers, Ark., died April 18, 2017, at Hospice Center in
Little Rock,
Ark. He was born
March 17,
1925, in
Camago,
Okla., to
Alma Adell and Tommy Fairchild.
After serving his country as a Navy Seabee during World War II in the Philippine Islands, Marvin graduated Oklahoma State University with a degree in animal husbandry and a minor in radio broadcasting, and was past president of AGR fraternity.
In 1958 Marvin, Loretta, and their children moved from Oklahoma City, Okla., to Rogers, Ark., where he was co-owner of Northwest Meat Packing Co.
He and Loretta were active members in the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and school. He was a board member and president of many of Rogers’ community and civic organizations and helped define civic leadership in the Rogers community and SVDP; past president, faithful Navigator, and original member of the Knights of Columbus. He spent several years hosting the KDUA Catholic radio program and interviewing people within the Arkansas diocese providing positive Catholic examples influencing and encouraging many.
Through his work with young people at the Boys’ Club Ranch in Winslow, Ark., Horses for Healing, 4-H and starting the first Junior Livestock Show (which is still in effect today), he has forever touched the lives of many.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 69 years, Loretta Fairchild; three siblings; and his son, James E. Fairchild.
Survivors include a son, Ron Fairchild (Jane) of Oklahoma City; four daughters, Kathryn Fairchild of Jacksonville, Ark., Janice Allmendinger (David) of Little Rock, Ark., Nancy Quinn (Jim) of North Little Rock, Ark., and Sheila Houk (Bruce) of Garfield, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held 6:307 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017.
Rosary was from 6:307 p.m. at 306 N. 4th St. Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers.
Funeral mass was at noon on Friday, April 21, in St. Vincent de Paul in Rogers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Horses for Healing, 14673 Daniel Rd., Bentonville, AR 72712; or St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, 1416 W. Poplar St., Rogers, AR 72758.
Online condolences may be made at www.benton countyfuneralhome.com.