May he rest in piece , Missed by many , Met him at the race track and would always offer a helping hand. One great guy and his family as well, 

I will forever remember your smile, your great humor and our last hug! Your love for your ENTIRE family was tremendous! Most of all I will miss your stories from our past, I loved to sit and listen and feel so proud that you are my brother. A part of our history is now gone, but never forgotten.  I only hope that I can carry on a small part of your legacy to my own children.  I come home excited and sad to share with them what a great man you are! Bubby, I will miss you deeply and love you always! Until we meet again big brother. . . 

You knew the minute you met me that I needed that extra love and guidance that I was missing from my father being gone. Being the great man you were you stepped in without asking always calling me your child. You never told anyone any different when they asked who i was, your response was that my other daughter. You probably never knew how much that meant to me. You always let us girls be us! No matter if it was 2 am line dancing in the backyard or running around being loud. We got to have any and every party we wanted rather it be in the rain, freezing cold or in the fall just couldn’t be during racing season. We never heard no it just didn’t happen and if it did Kristen has us covered. It turned into a quick yes!!! You would turn the music up louder bought extra food and no one was ever turned away. You always made sure we were safe even when we were old enough to drink, we wanted you go out you drive, we were outside around people at the track or as the bar you were by our side keeping close tabs. Every girl deserves a Bubba! I am forever grateful for all the years or unconditional love, support, and guidance you gave me. I remember all the long talks around the bonfires like it was yesterday. I honestly never thought we would ever come to this. As stubborn as you were i just knew you’d be here forever. You never gave up, not even when you were in pain you were there with jokes and smiles! I found the picture of the joke you played on me on my 21st birthday! I hope you know how much we all love you and how much   I’m going to miss you! 

My Thoughts and Prayers are with everyone. I knew Bub from working at D&N years ago. He always had a smile on his face. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏🏻

I've known Bubby for as long as Brenda and him were together. I remember him always working hard fixing an engine in his garage.  Whenever I went over to visit, instead of saying "hi" he would sometimes say "hey red" and just grin.  He would always be joking around.  Unfortunately I hadn't seen him for a while and was just taken aback when I heard what happened.  I know he has been reunited with family and no longer has any  pain .  I want to send all my prayers and all my love to Brenda, Kristen, Craig and Kylie. 

I’ve always been a daddy’s girl. From the time I remember, I would stick my bottom lip out and bat my eyelashes and my Daddy would give me anything and everything. I knew not to go to my mom first because she would say no, go straight to my dad because I could get my way. Unfortunately for me, I taught that trick to Kylie who uses that against us all now. My biggest memories with my daddy are going on trips in his semi trucks, spending time in the garage with any race car, spending our weekends together at the race track, fighting with him about needing to use his cane and walker and wheelchair, fighting about his stubbornness and attitude. I got that honestly. I always worried about my dad, I wanted him safe, I wanted him not in pain, and I’m thankful he’s not anymore. As painful as this is for me and our family, I’m so relieved he can walk freely and run with his puppies and play. He doesn’t hurt anymore. I’m grateful he passed so peacefully and I got to see that, I’m grateful I had the most loving, caring daddy in the world. I love you Bubba. 

Songs like Love Me Like You Used To, All Summer Long, Knockin’ Boots, Tennessee Whiskey, In Color, Sweet Home Alabama, Drift Away, and more. Cruising down 67 with the windows down during summer time, with Shelby hanging her head out the window, music playing as loud as can be, both of us singing as loud as we possibly could, the biggest smiles on our faces. Movie marathon days when we would watch all of the Divergent, Hunger Games, Rush Hour, and Final Destination movies. Sometimes he would even let me watch the Harry Potter movies with him. Just give him the puppy dog eyes and he would hand me whatever I wanted with open arms. It’s sad to say that I took all of this for granted. I just wish I had a little bit longer. I love you so much, pappaw. Race with Dale, run with Shelby and Kia, hug Kelly for us all. ❤️

Hey Old Man. 
 The memories I have from the past 10 yrs are irreplaceable. From the first time I met you to the last conversation we had the love you had for me was apparent. The fact you were alway willing even when sometime you weren't able you would insist on being in the garage with me working on the car ,  soaking tires or just to be there cutting up sharing a story and a laugh.  I loved you old man and I hope you knew that. Your Girls will be taken care of Craig and myself will see to that. This isn't  good bye but a mere see you soon.  Love you Old Man 

   Dad, I miss you so much! I wish We had more time together. I never would of thought We would of lost You so soon. You never knew how much of a Hero you are to Me. I always talk about You and brag about You to My friends and  Co workers, I always have. You were one of the best Mechanics I’ve ever known. And that inspired Me to to become a Mechanic myself following in your footsteps. I was always amazed of the things you could do and the the projects you could conquer. And as your health began to fade and it was getting harder for you to walk and get around You still managed to make the average Man look lazy.. How could I not admire and idolize you! I take comfort in knowing that as bad as your body was hurting you, it hurts you no more.  It was hard for you to stand, and now you walk with God. And even though I know We will be together again, it still hurts so bad right now. Just know that I love you and miss you and You will live forever in our hearts.

I will always remember you . You were like a brother to me . Don't ever remember you not being around when I was younger . Rest in peace my brother . Love you bubby !

I remember meeting Bub for the first time and I believe he was in the garage working on something with music blaring away. Many times I would come over just to chat. There were times When we’d just talk on the porch. It was a rare Occurrence catching him inside. It was always just comforting having a conversation with him. He was a warm soul and a beautiful human being and I’m sure loved beyond imagination. His smile is what I’ll remember most. May god bless you all. By the way, his first name was Fairley? Never would have guessed that. :)  I always knew him a Bub. 

Our family's were friends and lived on the same street during the 60's and 70's. He was a good kid and grew up to be a good man. Sorry I didn't stay in touch.

May his gentle soul find peace and love on his journey to heaven. 

Bub always had a smile for everyone. He always helped if you needed him. RIP Bub, til we meet again

I remember when I was a kid living just two doors down him coming home in his big rig with the music blaring and always having a smile on his face and I also remember him and pops how they would talk about old cars and NASCAR racing Dale Earnhardt and then as I was grown up I remember seeing him out of the track great guy never knew a stranger and would always lend a helping hand if you asked just a great guy and will be missed prayers for his family and Godspeed Bub

I am so sorry for the family loss Prayers to his wife & childern & grandchildern.My thoughts & prayers are with you  😢🙏💔

To a very special guy and a great man. God Bless your family and friends, our thoughts love and prayers go out to you all. He will be missed. Love chuck and Lou Anne Hargraves

Bub always had a smile on his face and never turned away helping someone out. Our boys knew who to go to when they needed help with their bikes. Bub was definitely the “Dad” of the neighborhood. ❤️

OBITUARY

Fairley "Bub" Wayne Statzer

May 13, 1959 – April 3, 2020

Family Funeral Care-Rockville West

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