of Magazine, AR

February 25, 1953 - February 20, 2020

Milton ''Don'' Fairbanks, 66, of Magazine, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020, in Fort Smith.

He was born on February 25, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas, to his parents, Bethel Maurice and Wynema Mae (Graham) Fairbanks. He was the Director of the Office of Emergency Management for Logan County for sixteen years. Don served on the Central Logan County Water Board, was the past president of the Driggs Volunteer Fire Department Board and a Logan County first responder. He loved collecting fire trucks, eagles, corvettes, razorback items and coins. Don loved his family, especially the smaller children; spending time with them was always a high light to his day.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bethel Maurice and Wynema Mae (Graham) Fairbanks; one brother, Danny Fairbanks; one sister, Debra Lynn Fairbanks and his son-in-law, David Reese.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen (Downs) Fairbanks; two daughters, Kristi Bates and husband, Bart of Paris and Lacy Reese of Paris; one sister, Anita Valentine and husband, Robert of Paris; a sister-in-law, Betty Fairbanks of Magazine; two grandchildren, Sierra Bates and Cedric Reese; two great grandchildren, Raelynn and Jaxon Stewart; numerous other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m.,Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2020, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial in Paint Rock Cemetery outside of Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Steve Gruning, Eric Newcomb, Keith Downs, Shane Haney, Tim Gehring and Lucas Hice.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Driggs Rural Volunteer Fire Department and Board members.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com