Dr. Kenneth Zackery Fairbanks

Dr. Kenneth Zackery Fairbanks passed away on November 4, 2026, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. He was born on February 21, 1954, and will be remembered with deep respect and affection by all who knew him.

Dr. Fairbanks devoted his life to ministry as a pastor. His calling was one of service, faith, and care for others, and his work left a lasting impression on the lives of those he guided and encouraged. Through his pastoral life, he offered comfort, leadership, and spiritual strength to his community.

Family and friends are invited to honor and remember Dr. Fairbanks during services to be held in Albany. A viewing will take place on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King Memorial Chapel, 1908 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Albany, GA 31701. On Saturday, November 14, 2026, there will be a viewing from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Martin Luther King Memorial Chapel, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in the Doretha H. Payne Chapel at Martin Luther King Funeral Home, 1908 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Albany, GA 31701. Burial will follow at Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery, 120 Old Pretoria Road, Albany, GA 31701.

As his loved ones and community gather to celebrate his life, they will remember a man whose vocation was rooted in faith and whose presence brought meaning to many. May the memory of Dr. Kenneth Zackery Fairbanks bring comfort and peace to all who mourn his passing.

Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mlkmeorialchapels.com.