Johnny Lawson Fairfax, 73, of Lumberton, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025.  H e was born in Robeson County, NC on October 29, 1952.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired after 22 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Barnes and his mother, Betty King and his half-sister, Sharon Barnes.

Mr. Johnny is survived by his wife, Regina Fairfax, of the home; his two sons, Michael Fairfax of Hope Mills, NC and Jason Fairfax (Nicole) of Lumberton, NC; four brothers, Tommy Barnes of Concord, NC, Wayne King (Jolene) of Norfolk, VA, Larry King (Claudia) of Suffolk, VA and Marty Barnes of West Virginia; two sisters, Mattie Jane Chambers (Watson) of Princeton, WV and Kim Hoover (Harold) of Belle, WV; eight grandchildren, Tristen Fairfax, Grayson Fairfax, Carson Fairfax, Madalynn Fairfax, Abigail Fairfax, Sadie Fairfax, John Paul Wallace Fairfax and Kaitlyn Adams. Johnny is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

A time of visitation with family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 from 1:00-2:00PM at East Lumberton Baptist Church, 201 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton, NC 28358.

A funeral service will follow the visitation on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00PM at East Lumberton Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Bowen officiating.   Burial will follow at Belch Cemetery, 5855 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Jewish Voice by visiting www.jewishvoice.org .