Obituaries

David Alan Fairley Sr. -

David passed away in early morning on July 7th, 2021. He was born on April, 1st 1961 in Grafton, WV. He was preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Janet Fairley and daughter Chrystal Hose. David is survived by his mother Betty McFarland of WV, brother Brian Fairley of WV and 3 Sons: David Fairley Jr. of Florida, Alan Fairley Sr. of Ohio and Max Fairley (Stephanie) of Florida. He was a loving grandfather to 6 grandchildren: Mackenzie 17, Ella 10, Alan Jr. 7, CarLee 19, Hannah 15, and Joseph 13. Services to be held in Grafton, WV at a later date yet to be determined.

Poem for “The Old Man”

This man that left the world today- I called him “Old Man” He was a big dreamer though his dreams often lacked a plan He was lighthearted and always full of silly jokes He had a sparkle about him I could see it every time he spoke He was a father, grandfather, brother, husband and son And he aimed to please just about everyone If he was suffering, I doubt you would even know He hid behind his jokes and always kept up a great show. He always had stories, some of them might have even been true I just went along with it, it just seemed like the right thing to do. He tried to protect his children and pretend everything was okay Even when he feared he wouldn’t live another day He loved unconditionally even those who had done him wrong And he lost himself completely once the love of his life had gone He talked with me often about missing his brother About feeling he never lived up to the expectations of his mother He just wanted to feel important and make his family proud He disserves to have credit for being a dad that stuck around I hope everyone remembers him for the man he wanted to be As the big hearted loving father that I have always seen His ornery little giggle and the genuine excitement in his face Is forever etched in my memory and will never be erased.