FAIRCHILD, William W. – formerly of Clio, MI, age 90, died Wednesday February 2, 2010 at his residence in Lombard, IL. Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio. Burial will be at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 4-8 PM. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, National Heart Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Bill was born October 11, 1919 in Kentucky to the late George and Dicie (Milligan) Fairchild. He was a resident of Clio since 1981. He married Myrtle McGhee on October 13, 1951. She preceded him in death on June 6, 2001. Mr. Fairchild served in the US Army during WW II. He retired from General Motors as a millwright with 29 years seniority. Bill was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are: son, Michael (Rita) Fairchild of Downers Grove, IL; daughter, Barbara (Bill) Pierrakeas of Geneva, IL; 5 grandchildren, Michelle (Jim) Nelson, Mitchell Fairchild, Terese (Ted) Weglarz, Brian (Maria) Fairchild, Maurean Brandt; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; sister, Eudella Dawes of IN; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was also preceded in death by: brothers and sisters, Floyd Fairchild, Lloyd Fairchild, Boyd Fairchild, Christine Rallor, Cordelia James, Hazel Jackson, Elizabeth Fairchild, Howard Fairchild and Eula Fairchild. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.