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Rev. Dr. Archie Romeo Fair

Passed 11/17/2025

Obituary For Rev. Dr. Archie Romeo Fair

Funeral services for Rev. Dr. Archie Romeo Fair, 65, of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 11:00am, Monday, November 24, 2025, at Greater St. James AME Church, 1831 Jedburg Road, Summerville, with interment to follow 10:00am, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Belleville Memorial Garden.

Rev. Dr. Fair will be placed in the church 9:00am, Monday, November 24, 2025.

Rev. Dr. Fair passed away, Monday, November 17, 2025, at MUSC Health-Orangeburg.

Public viewing will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 12-6pm. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Omega Service will be held at 4:30pm, with a memorial service from 5-6pm, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg.

Public viewing will also be held Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 12-6pm, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory.

Family and friends may visit 1160 Cleckley Blvd, Orangeburg or call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com

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Wassamassaw Community Center sent Divine Light for Rev. Dr. Archie Romeo Fair - November 22, 2025

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Yvonne Myrick Crum planted 5 trees in memory of Rev. Dr. Archie Romeo Fair . - November 21, 2025

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If one would ask who was Dr. Archie R. Fair? What would be the responses?

First a child of God, son of a mother, husband to a wife, father to the children, brother,son-law, friend to many and a spiritual mentor to many. All the above frames the picture of who he was. We will all miss him, but God picked the red rose ๐ŸŒน for his comfort. Reflections of many will behold all of our love and joy we spent with Dr. Archie. He has earned his crown that was so waiting. To the family Sister Linda, his love for you will be forever. It was joy for me directing the wedding 40 plus years ago. Hold all those memories near your heart.

God be with the family and the entire community.

Dianne Darby-Paul

Linda, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of your beloved husband and father. May God grant you peace and comfort.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

Sharon Y Thomas

My deepest condolences to Mother Fair, Lady Fair, Amanda and Akeia! Love Always Michelle Lawrence Holman

Michelle Holman

To Sister Fair and family, It is God's grace and mercy that will strengthen you in this season. I've never personally met or had a conversation with Rev Dr Fair but I've seen the hand of God work in and through him. God allowed him to exemplify the epitome of a disciple of Jesus. I watched him at every WMS meeting I attended at St James, he was a leader and supporter of God's ministry by example. I pray Sister Fair that you and the family find comfort in knowing he accepted and completed his assignment. Rev Dr Fair True servant of God. Blessing Sister Melissa Wrighten, WMS President St Matthew - Edisto District

Melissa Wrighten

Great gift to us all. Orangeburg love you 4ever

Emanuel Busby

My special Condolence to The Fair Family

Joyce Wiley

To the Fair's family, our family and friends, we offer our heartfelt sympathy. We thank God for the young man who has come to known as Rev. Dr. Archie Romeo Fair, who we simply say, "Archie, our special friend and spiritual son. We were there when he acknowledged his Call and to be called his spiritual Father is a label that I will always cherish. He was also an intricate part of my ministry; first president of the Male Chorus, Church Treasurer and Lay Speaker. He supported my various causes and he and Sister always cheer me on.They celebrating with us the release of my first book, requesting a copy at his father's Wake. The only way I could ever forget this man, my barber and friend is if that my memory is totally removed. Mama Fair, Sister Linda and Daughters, you have my, use it if we can be a shoulder. Grace and peace Rev. Joseph(JoAnn) Abram Jr

Rev.& Mrs Joseph Abram Jr

Sending my deepest condolences to Archie's family and loved ones. He used to do my eyebrows back in the day. I always felt such a since of kindness and peace when I was in his chair. He will be dearly missed. Sleep on Archie take your rest.

Sonya

My heart aches for the family. This man of God was an inspiration to all. He took excellent of my sons hair cuts when they were little! We all will miss your presence! ๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’

Roberta Briggman Mack

To our dearest Pastor, Rev. Dr. Fair, we are forever grateful to our Almighty God for allowing him to be an inspiration and integral part of our lives! His influence spread far and wide! That's how the Holy Spirit used Pastor mightily. We will cherish your love toward us, your encouragement, and your passion to do God's work as you touched countless lives. Thank You, Pastor Fair for being a vessel of honor during your journey here! Rest well in Paradise! Until we meet again...The Haney Family loves you and your entire family forever!!!โ™ฅ๏ธ

The Haney Family

Rest in peace, our dear brother and Friend. Condolences to the family and friends.๐Ÿ’”

Elder Melvin Bailey

My condolences to the family. Praying for each of you. Archie was such a nice person.

Jackie Gordon

My Dear Fair Family,

I'm holding each of youโ€”Lady Linda, Kia, and Amandaโ€”close in my heart today. My spirit has been continually praying for you, asking God to wrap His arms around you with a strength that is gentle, steady, and real.

Pastor Archie Romeo Fair was a man whose life truly reflected the heart of God. His voice, his kindness, and his unwavering service will forever echo through every life he touched. I know the weight of this moment feels deep, but I also know the same God who carried Pastor Archie into eternal rest is the same God who is carrying all of you now.

My prayer today is that the Lord will give you a quiet peace that settles your spirit... a calm that reminds you that He is near... and a hope that reassures you that Pastor Archie's legacy is alive through each of you. May God surround you with His love, comfort you with His presence, and lift you with His promises.

Please know that I'm hereโ€”standing with you, praying with you, and believing God to strengthen you day by day.

With heartfelt love and continued prayers, Pastor Dr. Rommie Elaine Ray

Elaine Ray

so sorry for your loss" or "Sending you love and strength". Thank you Rev. Archie Fair, for Always Encouraging the Many Lives you Touched. Servant of God Well Done.

Cheryl Morrison

I'm So sorry for your loss" or "Sending you love and Strength. Thank you Rev. Archie Fair, For Being That Phenomenal Pastor that Blessed and Encouraged Everyone. Servant of God Well Done ๐Ÿ™

Cheryl Morrison

From the entire board of the Wassamassaw Community Center, we offer our love and condolences to the family. We thank Pastor Fair of his unwavering support of us and we pray for the family's strength during this time. If we can ever be of service to you just let us know!

Wassamassaw Recreational League

My prayers and condolences to the Family.My hope for You to find comfort and strength in the Days to come. Reverend Fair will be truly missed.

Annette Morrison

Prayers of Love, Comfort & Peace to the Family of Brother Reverend Archie Fair. Precious in the Sight of the Lord is the Death of His Saints Psalm 116:15.

Bessie Frazier

My heart is heavy. I have known Rev. Dr. Archie Fair for over twenty years. He was my barber. Every month I would call him and let him know I needed my haircut. He would always say "Come on sister Green take your time I'll be right here. You see I was coming from the Walterboro area.. It is my prayer that God continue to give the family Strength in the coming days .

Evelyn Green

My condolences and prayers to the Fair family at this difficult time of your bereavement. Thank you God for the life of Pastor Fair who faithfully serve the church may God comfort the Family and church may the Lord brings strength and comfort.

Rosemary Wright

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Pastor Fair his life was an example of faith and compassion in his services made the Lord comfort his family at this difficult time of your bereavement ; what he preach to us will continue on through every life he impacted.

Rosemary Wright

We always had good conversation when I would get my hair cut and take my children in to get their haircut. Sending our condolences to the family. Harold(Yvonne)Glover

Harold Glover

To the family words can't express how much I'm going to miss him so much to the family continue to pray for family through it all my condolences to the family .love always Cynthia A Darby and family.

Cynthia A Darby

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Rev. Fair. Though words can never fully ease the pain of such a loss. I hope you find comfort in the love surrounding you and the memories you hold dear.

Yvonne Myrick Crum

My sincere condolences and prayers to the entire Fair Family. Rev. Fair and I grew up in the same neighborhood. Our families were so connected in so many ways until we considered ourselves as relatives. God has gained a true angel. Rev. Fair will be greatly missed by those who knew him. May God comfort his family with peace and understanding.

Jacqulyn E White

My condolences to the Fair Family. Praying that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Lottie Barnes-Witherspoon

My Deepest Condolences To The Family. God Bless You All.

Ursula Simmons

Sending my deepest condolence to the Fair's family during this sad time.

Lois Frazier

"A life well-lived leaves behind a beautiful bouquet of memories." Rev. Dr. Archie Fair was the epitome of Psalm 37:23 which says, "the steps of a Good Man are ordered by the Lord." He left an everlasting impact that will always be remembered through his teaching and life lessons. To the family, may you find comfort, peace, & strength during this time of bereavement.

The Green Family-Evelyn, Sandra, Catalina, Amber and Anastasia

To Mrs. Linda Fair, Amanda, Akeia, Mother Fair and Family My heart truly aches for you all. Reverend Fair will be deeply missed by all of us who crossed paths with him. May your memories bring you comfort. Love you all!

Tracey Middleton

Sending prayers and sincere condolences to Sis.Linda, Amanda and Akeia. It is my prayer that God will comfort and strengthen you during this time. Rev.Fair was a wonderful "Man of God" who showed it through his preaching of the word and witness to the world. ๐Ÿ™ TGBTG for all he has done. ๐Ÿ™

Genell J Tarte

Nice classmates, we dated n married our HS sweet hearts, raised our children together, I took care of their parents. All our love n condolences to the family ๐Ÿ™

Ronnie n Shelia Franklin

Mrs. Fair and daughters, Shaun and I are shock and saddened about my beloved Brother Rev. Dr. Archie Fair. We're praying for the family!!!

Leon R Maxwell

Our deepest Condolences to the Family and all lives Archie touched. Trust God, He will see us through!

Rev. Carroll & Barbara Wells

So very sorry for the lost of Archie Fair Condolences to his family and friends

Km1johnhenry@aol.com

We offer our sympathy

Estelle Robinson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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