The funeral services for former Assistant Press Secretary to Vice Pres. Kamala Harris, William Anthony Fairfax will be held today. In a statement posted by, Justin Fairfax, his cousin, the Lt. Governor of Virginia, revealing that William died peacefully at his home on Sept. 9 from natural causes at the age of 24.
Born into a prominant family, William dedicated his short life to serving others. He had worked on the Biden campaign before joining the VP's historic staff. Earlier this year he joined FEMA as a special assistant to the director. Before leaving the White House Mr. Fairfax contributed to key moments and events in the Biden administration.
A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at the Ebeneezer AME Church in Maryland and live streamed on the church web site beginning at 11 AM.
Statement of The Fairfax Family on the Passing of William Anthony Fairfax, Jr.
The Fairfax Family is heartbroken to announce that our beautiful and brilliant William Anthony Fairfax, Jr. passed away from this earthly life at the age of 24 on September 9, 2022.
William passed peacefully, though unexpectedly, of natural causes at his home in Washington, D.C.
A spectacular and inspiring human being, William dedicated his entire life to uplifting all those around him and to living the highest values of his faith, family, and our nation.
William served in The White House as Press Assistant to Vice President Kamala Harris. Most recently, he worked as Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
A Maryland and Prince George’s County native, William was a proud and distinguished product of Episcopal Center for Children, Chelsea School, Crossland and Frederick Douglass High Schools, and Claflin University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), where he was one of the finest and most recognizable student-leaders in the history of that University. In addition to his many other service endeavors, he was a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
The Viewing will commence at 9:30AM followed by the 11:00AM service at the historic African Methodist Episcopal Church,
7707 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744.
William is survived by an exceptionally large, close, and loving family, including his father William Fairfax, Sr., his mother Mrs. Kimberly Fairfax, and his sisters Kennedy and Karrington Fairfax, his devoted grandmother, Delores Fairfax and cousin, Justin E. Fairfax, Esq., 41st Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.
The current governor of Virginia, Glen Youngkin wrote a letter of condolencs to the family.
The schedule of Vice President Kamala Harris did not list fneral attendance. She will be traveling to Milwaukee, WI.