Joseph "EBO" Fauber, III

How do we describe Ebo Fauber? His creativity, contagious laughter, outgoing personality & positive attitude, his love of family, love of life, love of friends, love for UVA & Christchurch School, his colorful jackets & pants, his knowledge of & detail for architecture, his respect for nature & animals, his love of sports (especially tennis & basketball), his contagious laugh, & the strong patriotism for his local area, for Virginia & for America.

Ebo enjoyed each day of life being born Joseph Everette Fauber, III, on 03-15-1938 at Virginia Baptist Hospital & reared on Royal Blvd in Lynchburg, VA, by parents Everette & Ella Whitmore Fauber. He attended schools in Lynchburg, graduated from college preparatory Christchurch School in Christchurch, VA 1956 and also from the UVA School of Architecture 1963. His interest in architecture began as a young boy, when he & his mother would visit his father in Colonial Williamsburg. His father & four other architects were commissioned by John D. Rockefeller & his quest to restore the run down city. This is where he stated he was “bitten by the creative architecture bug”. His formal architecture career began at Vosbeck & Vosbeck in Alexandria, VA, in 1963. When he returned to Lynchburg in 1970, he & the team created homes especially for the needs of the client and also specialized in designing schools, courthouses, humane & animal shelters East of the Mississippi River as Principal of his company, Fauber Architects, now Dominion 7. Ebo served on the Virginia Licensing Board (APELSCIDLA) & also the national architecture policy-making board (NCARB) simultaneously, which has happened only one time in their respective histories. While serving on NCARB, Ebo served on the Professional Conduct Committee 2003-‘07 & chaired 2004-‘07. He held architecture licenses in 10 states: VA, NC, SC, TN, WV, PA, MD, IA, GA, & ME.

Ebo is the eldest of three sons of whom he admires & is very proud: Rodger “Bip” (wife Ann & daughters Addison, Carter, Lee, & Landon) being the second son, and Stuart (wife Beth & daughters Julie & Hilleary) being the youngest son. He is proud of his two daughters: Reed (husband Ron McGinn) living in Vinton, VA and Elizabeth “Liza” living in Forest, VA. Ebo is also proud of his two grandchildren, Piers and Ainsley McGinn, who live in Vinton, VA. His two God-daughters also hold a special place in his heart: Addison Fauber Ayer, Charlotte, NC and Elizabeth Short, Lynchburg, VA.

He and his wife, Georgia Willis Fauber, shared 35 years together and traveled worldwide until his mobility was challenged. They are the only couple in UVA history to have been married in the Rotunda at the University of Virginia. The elopement was officiated by the Honorable Norman Moon, witnessed by the UVA President John Casteen & wife, Betsy, along with friends John & Trula Wright. The couple was then surprised & honored with a formal dinner at Carr’s Hill, home of The University’s President.

Ebo was a member of a tennis group who played 2-3 times weekly and met for family dinners once-twice per year in the various members’ homes. He started the select 12-member John Lynch Society in 1970 which met every week, followed by the POETS Society birthed in 2012 which met every Friday. His dear friends were a cherished asset in his life.

He also believed in mentoring youth for their successful futures; thus, assisted in founding the ARC Central Virginia in Lynchburg (early 1970’s) which centers on those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. He designed the building so the residents would be very comfortable there. He was the catalyst in birthing FRIENDS of Cliff Asbury in honor of his friend, Cliff, who died 09-13- 2001. This mission is to assist those attending private Virginia college prep schools who need funds for clothing, books, & other personal needs with the add-on benefit of a friend to lean on while in high school. Ebo and Georgia are the head cheerleaders for Brook Hill Farm in Forest. This mission rescues horses which, in turn, rescue teens, handicapped children, & veterans experiencing challenging situations in their lives. Ebo believed the future of our country stems from the grooming & strength of its youth, & we each need to contribute in our own way to that endeavor.

This creative architect was instrumental in the building of the Blackwater Creek Trail & Bikeway which was a project of the Lynchburg Kiwanis Club. Ebo was chairman of the committee which planned & birthed, on an abandoned railway bed, this popular Lynchburg three-mile trail. He also was instrumental in the 1985 genesis of the 8-day James River Batteau Festival which begins in Lynchburg & covers 120 miles of the James River stopping each day in historic towns along the way to Richmond. Laughing & having fun with family & friends in various venues was the highlight of Ebo’s day.

Ebo was honored to have held the following gubernatorial appointments:

• 2007-2011 APELSCLIDLA (State Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, & Landscape Architects). Appointed by Governor Timothy Kaine

• 2003-2007APELSCLIDLA - Chairman, Architectural Section 2004- 2005. Appointed by Governor Mark Warner

• 1992-1995- Blue Ridge Regional Education and Training Council. Appointed by Governor Douglas Wilder

• 1989-1993APELSCLIDLA – Chairman of the Board 1992-1993; Chairman of the Architectural Section 1991-1992. Appointed by Governor Gerald Baliles

• 1989-1994- Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority Board of Directors. Appointed by Governor Gerald Baliles

Ebo served on the Virginia Licensing Board (APELSCIDLA) & also the national architecture policy-making board (NCARB) simultaneously, which has happened only one time in their respective histories. While serving on NCARB, Ebo served on the Professional Conduct Committee 2003-‘07 & chaired 2004-‘07. He held architecture licenses in 10 states: VA, NC, SC, TN, WV, PA, MD, IA, GA, & ME.

Ebo’s career-related volunteer energies comprised the following:

• 2003-2007 NCARB: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards 2003-2007 - Professional Conduct Committee 2004-2007 - Committee Chairman

• 1989-1995 NCARB: 1989-1995-Architect Registration

Examination Committee;

Division B: Site Design-Graphic; 1994-1995-

Committee Chairman

• 1989-1995 Homebuilders Assn. of Virginia, Technical Advisory Committee

• 1975-1977 American Institute of Architects Commission on Environment & Design

• 1974-1979 University of Virginia Architectural Alumni Assn; 1974-79-Vice President

• 1969-1970 Building Code & Appeals Board, Fairfax County, Virginia

• 1970-1981 Virginia Association of Professions

1980 - 1981 Board of Directors

1973 - 1974 Board of Directors

1973 - 1974 Regional Vice President

1970 - 1974 Architectural Section Membership Chairman

• 1973-1976 The Virginia Record Magazine, Virginia Architects’ Quarterly Issues, Architectural Editorial Comm

• 1968-2003 Virginia Society American Institute of Architects (AIA)

1995-2003 Government and Professional Affairs

1982-1988 Publications Committee

1975-1976 Virginia Society of Architects Special Taskforce

1975-1976 Barrier Free Environment Committee

1975-1976 Budget and Finance Committee

1973-1981 Virginia Architects Handbook;

1973-1976 – Chairman

1972-1979 Public Relations Committee;

1973-74 – Vice Chairman

1971-1972 Business Development Chairman

1971-1972 By-laws and Resolutions Committee

1971-1973 Ethics, Rules & Licensing Committee;

1972 and 1973 – Vice Chair

1970-1971 Student-Faculty-Practitioner Chairman

1968-1970 State and Chapter Organization Chair

 Ebo believed it is important for each citizen to vote & that it was an important tool for civic engagement. He voted in every election except one, and even when ill, he went to the polls where the ballot was brought to the car. He also believed we each should give back to one’s community with the respective talents given:

2002 -2025 FRIENDS of Cliff Asbury Board of Directors;

2002-07 President

2014 – 2025 Brook Hill Farm – Co-Head Cheerleader with wife, Georgia; assisted in developing the Annual Gala

2005 – 2007 UVA Historic Preservation – Co-Chairman with wife, Georgia, of two Annual Giving Campaigns

2000 – 2008 Region 2000 Workforce Investment Board

2000 – 2006 Crisis Line Board of Directors; 2001 – Vice-President;

2002, 03 – President

1999 – 2005 University of Virginia Annual Giving Advisory Board

1996 – 2006 University of Virginia School of Architecture;

Chair of Annual Giving 2001-2006

1987 – 1992 Bedford Memorial Foundation; 1991-1992 – Chairman

1970 - 2000 University of Virginia Alumni Association – Lynchburg Chapter; held each office thru Past-President position

1991 – 1999 Advisor to New UVA Skyline Chapter in Culpeper

1988 – 1990 Jefferson Scholars Program Selection Committee

1988 – 1989 President

1987 – 1988 Vice President

1986 – 1987 Secretary

1987 – 1990 Region 2000: 1989 – 1990 Ambassador;

1997 – 1989 Steering Committee

1986 – 1996 Blue Ridge Region of Virginia, Governing Council

1991 – 1996 President

1986 – 1991 Vice President

1990 – 1996 Christchurch School – Annual Giving Chairman

1988 – 2008 Christchurch School Alumni Assn. – Board of Directors;

2001-2008 President 1986 – 1992 Junior Achievement Board of Directors

1985 – 1988 New London School – Board of Managers

1978 – 1981 Bedford County Special Education Advisory Board

1979 - 1981 Bedford County Finance Committee Chairman

1976 – 1979 Central Virginia Transportation Planning Council;

1977-78 – Chairman

1976 – 1979 Central Virginia Planning District Commission;

1977-78–Chair; 76-77 Treasurer

1976 – 1980 Bedford County Board of Supervisors

1979 – Chairman

1978 – 1982 Otter River Elementary School PTA

1974 – 1982 Bedford County District PTA

1975-Chairman;1974-Vice-Chairman

1974 – 1978 Forest Elementary School PTA

1975 – 1977 Shalom Apartments – Board of Directors

1974 – 1976 Lynchburg Montessori School Board;

1975-76 – Vice President

1971 – 1979 LAUREL (ARC) Regional Special Education Program School Board;

‘75-‘77 – Chairman

1971 – 1996 Lynchburg Area Association for Retarded Citizens;

1974-75 – President

1971 – 2008 Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce

1985-1987 – President

1970 – 2012 Kiwanis Club of Lynchburg

1977 – 1981: Educational & Benevolent Fund

1980-‘81 – Chairman

1976, 1977 President

1974 – 1976 Vice President

1973 - 1974 Youth Services Committee Chairman

1972 – 1973 Conservation Committee Chairman

1970 - 1973 Reception Committee Member

1970 – 2012 John Lynchburg Society, Charter Chairman since inception

1971 – 1974 American Cancer Society Lynchburg Unit Board;

1972-74 – Treasurer

1970 – 1977 Architectural Barriers Committee, Lynchburg

1971-74 – Chairman

1971 – 1977 Lynchburg Sheltered Workshop Board of Directors

1975-76 – Chairman; 1973–75 - Vice Chairman

1971 & 1996 United Way of Central Virginia;

1996- 98 Board of Directors; 1971–72 - Board of Directors

1990-Division Chairman; 1971 - Division Chairman

1970 – 1977 Lynchburg Comm on Employment of the Handicapped;

’71, ’72 – Chairman

1970- 2008 Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce

1980- 2004 - State & Federal Legislative Comm

1987 – 2004 Chairman

1980 – 1983 Chairman

1977 – 1978 Vice Chairman

1976, 1977 Chamber Improvement Dept. –

Chairman

1975 – 1978 Board of Directors

1973, 1975 Community Appearance Taskforce-

Chairman

1960 – 1974 Virginia Jaycees: Board of Directors – Lynchburg

Sergeant-at-Arms, Region XI

Board of Directors – Alexandria

Board of Directors – Mt. Vernon

State Director – Mt. Vernon (2 terms)

President – Mt. Vernon

1967 – 1970 Alexandria Boys’ Club – Board of Directors

1965 – 1970 Mt. Vernon – Lee Chamber of Commerce

1968 – 1970 American Cancer Society – Alexandria Unit – Board of Directors 1968 – 1970 Fairfax Activity Center for Retarded Adults – Board Chairman 1969-1970

To recognize Ebo’s unending energies in his life, there were many formal achievements noted below:

Dec. 2021 Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance – inducted into The LRBA Hall of Fame – with his two brothers, Rodger and Stuart; Lynchburg, VA

2002, 2000, Strathmore’s Who’s Who

1999, 1998

1998 Community Service Award from the Virginia Society AIA, Blue Ridge Chapter – Richmond, VA

1995 Distinguished Achievement Award from The Virginia Society AIA – Richmond, VA

1994 Who’s Who in Leading American Executives 1994 Who’s Who in American Registry

1990, 1989, 1988, 1987 - Who’s Who in the World

1997, 1986, 1985 - Who’s Who in the East

1982 F. M. “Dink” Cloyd Memorial Award for Outstanding Service; Greater Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce

1978 Dictionary of International Biography

1977 Notable Americans of 1976-77

1977 Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans

1976 Notable Americans of the Bicentennial Era

1997, Personalities of the South

1996, “

1993 “

1970 Who’s Who in the South and Southwest

1970 Outstanding Young Men of America

1971 Junior Chamber International Senate

Ebo believed it was important to be a member of professional organizations & kept up-to-date with what is taking place in each.

• AIA – The American Institute of Architects

• The American Institute of Architects, Virginia Society

• The American Institute of Architects, Blue Ridge Chapter

• Virginia Association of Professions

• Building Officials Conference of America

• Alpha Rho Chi Life Member

• Society of Architectural Historians

• National Trust for Historic Preservation

• Friends of the Academy of Music

• International Platform Association

• Smithsonian National Associates

• School of Architecture Association

• Frank Lloyd Wright Association

• Virginia Foundation for Architectural Education

• Building Officials and Code Administrators International

• The Virginia Association of Counties

• The National Association of Regional Councils

• The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions

• National Council of Architectural Boards

• National Roofing Contractors Association

• Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

So, to answer the original question, “How do we describe Ebo Fauber?” We will do that as well as we can at the two events noted below, which Ebo planned. Maybe Ralph Waldo Emerson sums it up best with his quote “Life is not measured by its length, but by its depth.”

To celebrate the life of Ebo Fauber, there will be a Wake Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1 – 3 pm at Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502. The Memorial Celebration will be held Monday, September 8, 2025, at 4:00 pm at Brook Hill Farm, 7291 Bellevue Road, Forest, VA 24551.

Should donations be desired in memory of Ebo Fauber to continue his support of these three youth missions, you are welcome to choose: (1) Brook Hill Farm, 7291 Bellevue Road, Forest, VA 24551 or (2) FRIENDS of Cliff Asbury, Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, 1100 Commerce St., Lynchburg, VA 24504.  (3) The ARC of Central Virginia, 1508 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24504.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.