Donald Don Bair Obituary, Back to the Bricks Pioneer Remembered at 87
Donald “Don” Bair, a longtime Michigan resident and figure remembered by those who knew him, has died at the age of 87.
Bair, of Fenton and formerly of Burton, Michigan, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, according to his family’s funeral home announcement. He was born on August 29, 1939.
His death has prompted memories from those who knew him throughout the community. Bair was associated with Michigan’s automotive and car-show culture, including the Back to the Bricks community, where generations of enthusiasts have gathered to celebrate classic automobiles and the state’s long connection to the automotive industry.
The Back to the Bricks event in Flint has grown into one of Michigan’s best-known classic-car gatherings, bringing together car owners, collectors and enthusiasts from across the country. For people involved in that community, the passing of longtime participants and supporters represents the loss of people who helped sustain the culture surrounding the annual event.
Details publicly released about Bair’s death remain limited. His funeral home confirmed that he died October 5 but has not publicly identified a specific cause of death. As a result, claims about a particular illness or medical condition should not be treated as confirmed without further information from his family or medical authorities.
Funeral arrangements have been announced. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Grand Blanc, with a rosary scheduled for 7 p.m.
A second visitation will take place Friday morning from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Burton. The funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, October 9, followed by interment at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery in Grand Blanc.
The family has indicated that those wishing to honor Bair’s memory may make contributions to Blessed Sacrament or the Humane Society of Genesee County.
Bair’s passing closes the life of a Michigan man whose connections to family, community and the state’s strong automotive tradition will be remembered by those who knew him.
Further details about his life and legacy may become available as family members, friends and members of the local automotive community share their memories.
