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Michael Wayne
Fairchild
AUGUST 25, 1951 – DECEMBER 23, 2023
Michael Fairchild of Arlington, Texas passed away
at the age of 72 on December 23, 2023.
Michael, lovingly known as Mike, was born on
August 25, 1951, in Dallas, Texas to Delmar and Emma Fairchild.
He was the only member of his family born in Texas but
maintained his strong connection to Arkansas through his
cousins.
Professor Fairchild graduated from Irving High School in 1969.
Following graduation, Mike enrolled at UTA and worked in road
construction to pay his tuition. After graduating from UTA with
a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture in 1973 and a Master’s in
1977, Professor Fairchild worked in the construction industry
for several decades. This included serving as Vice President of
Construction for Fairfield Development, managing the
construction of high-rise apartments and condominiums. He also
provided professional services through his consultant company
for developers and architects.
A Professor of Practice in Construction Management, he taught at
UTA from 2009, starting in the graduate program and later both
graduate and undergraduate programs until his passing. He was
one of the founding instructors of the Bachelor of Science in
Construction Management program and served actively on its
Advisory Council. He brought extensive real-world experience to
his classes, which his students greatly appreciated.
He was passionate about education, motorcycles, and vintage
cars. He enjoyed serving as a Committee Chair for the Sons of
the American Revolution and their participation in the Arlington
annual Fourth of July Parade. He also participated in the
Daughters of the American Revolution philanthropy project,
Wreaths Across America which honors all the veterans at the
Arlington and Parkdale Cemeteries each year.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Cyndy, son Ian (wife
Susan) and grandchildren Emma, Madeline, and Graham and son
Nathan (wife April); grandchildren Cameron and Avery; as well as
many other family members, friends, and students. Mike’s legacy
will live on and he will be missed.
A visitation will be held at
Moore Funeral home,
1219 North
Davis Dr., Arlington
Texas on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 10:00 am with a
Celebration of Life service immediately following at 11:00 am. A
private committal service will be held in Fort Worth, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made
to the Professor Michael Fairchild Scholarship Endowment at UTA
which will support an undergraduate Construction Management
student who has academic merit and financial need.
https://www.give.uta.edu/fairchild
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