Richard D. Fairchild

January 15, 1938 - December 7, 2018

Richard D. Fairchild, 80, of Newcomerstown died Friday December 7, 2018 at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. He was born Saturday January 15,1938 in Newcomerstown to the late John Robert and Retha Richmond Fairchild. Richard was a Newcomerstown High School graduate of the class of 1956, and an Air Force Veteran. He retired from General Tire of Newcomerstown in 2001 after 40 years of service and was a member of the Newcomerstown Elks Lodge 1555, Zoar Gun Club and was an avid sportsman. He married Diana Ross Fairchild on November 14, 1981 who preceded him in death on November 18, 2018, Surviving are two daughters Julie (Bill) Mohrman of Galena and Karen Stanton and her friend John Mohr of Louisville KY; two grandchildren, Jessica Stanton and Brad (Jessika) Stanton; one great grandchild, Brodie Stanton. Two brothers deceased, Jay Robert and Edgar Vaughn Fairchild. Services will be Friday December 14, 2018 at 10:30 am at the Addy Funeral home in Newcomerstown with visitation at the Addy Funeral Home on Thursday December 13, 2018 from 5-7 pm. Rev. Brian Flood will conduct the services. Burial will follow at East State Street Cemetery in Newcomerstown with military honors being conducted by the Newcomerstown Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice 716 Commercial Ave. New Philadelphia, OH 44663.