Dr. Earl Fairbanks III DVM

Dr. Earl Fairbanks III DVM, 95, of Hawks passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family September 14, 2014. “Doc” was born to Georgia (Sekanina) and Earl Fairbanks II November 2, 1918 in the family’s farmhouse in Lake County. His birth was attended by his paternal grandfather, Earl Fairbanks I, a country doctor and two-term state senator – a man held in high esteem by his grandson.

Earl is survived by his children, Robert (Jacquelyn) of Rogers City, Michael (Katie) of Hawks, John of Rogers City, Mark of Rogers City, Charles (Marianne) of Rogers City, Randy (Louise) of Hubbard Lake, Jack (Daphne) of Fennville, Joseph (Lisa) of Rogers City, Russell (Mary) of Rogers City, David (Margot) of Gladstone and Kathy (Mike) O’Brien of Traverse City. He is also survived by his youngest sibling, Mary Ann Coyle of Canton. He leaves 32 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his forever faithful companion, Black Dog.

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