HENDERSON, Ky. - Robert Eugene Fairchild, 54 of Henderson, KY passed away Wednesday February 13, 2013 at Henderson Nursing and Rehab.

He was born July 18, 1958 in Vicenza, Italy.

He was a laborer at Warehouse Services and was a member of the Henderson Co. Diabetes Coalition. Robert was a fan of UK and Nascar and a collector of sports memorabilia.

He was preceded by his mother Barbara Jean (Trodglen) Fairchild.

He is survived by his wife Kathy Fairchild; 3 children: Robert Quam, Jr. of St. Louis, MO, Wendy Cross of Henderson, Brandy Spainhoward of Henderson; 3 sisters: Terrie and husband Paul Currao of New York, Patti Ingalls of North Clarendon, Vermont, Cathy and husband Nick Croxton of Henderson; 1brother: Nick and wife Leslie Fairchild of Sun Prairie, WI; 7 grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews.

A life celebration will be held at Thomason’s Banquet Hall, 702 Atkinson St., February 23 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice or Diabetes Coalition.

Tomblinson Funeral Home Henderson Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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