Charles Fairbanks

Charles Jeffery Fairbanks, 79, passed away on Monday August 30, 2021, after battling heart issues.

Jeff was born on February 20, 1942, in Princeton Illinois. He was a member of the Army National Guard and owned and operated a Painting Contractor Business in the Champaign/Urbana area for 46 years.

He was actively involved over the years in the sports community. Golf was always his first love, but he was a volunteer coach for many baseball and basketball leagues.

He was a loving father and wonderful Husband to his wife, Jane Fairbanks of 50 years. He had three children, Damon (Michelle), Jamie (Yolanda), and Heather Fairbanks, along with 10 loved grandkids!

Per his wishes, there will not be funeral services.

Please join his family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

The family has entrusted Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, Illinois 710 N. Neil St. Champaign, Illinois with his cremation