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In his preaching and television spots, Fanning cautioned Christians to avoid judgmentalism. Many who proclaim faith spend their time and energy, he said, on judging others and fail to make sufficient effort to care for and love their fellow man.[2]

In his preaching and television spots, Fanning cautioned Christians to avoid judgmentalism. Many who proclaim faith spend their time and energy, he said, on judging others and fail to make sufficient effort to care for and love their fellow man.[2]

Death

==Death==

Fanning died on Valentine's Day 2016, several months after a debilitating stroke.[1] At the time of his passing, he had been residing at an assisted living facility. Fanning is survived by his wife, the former Martha Ann Howell (born September 17, 1929), a musician and vocalist; three children, Michael and Harriet Fanning, Steve and Cecily Fanning, and George Edward and Lisa Fanning Pilgrim, and five grandchildren.[8]Two identical memorial services were held for Fanning on February 28, 2016: at the Fellowship of San Antonio and Trinity Baptist Church.[9] Ever the innovator, the sermon at the funerals was presented on tape by Fanning himself.[10]

Fanning died on Valentine's Day 2016, several months after a debilitating stroke.[1] At the time of his passing, he had been residing at an assisted living facility. Fanning is survived by his wife, the former Martha Ann Howell (born September 17, 1929), a musician and vocalist; three children, Michael and Harriet Fanning, Steve and Cecily Fanning, and George Edward and Lisa Fanning Pilgrim, and five grandchildren.[8]Two identical memorial services were held for Fanning on February 28, 2016: at the Fellowship of San Antonio and Trinity Baptist Church.[9] Ever the innovator, the sermon at the funerals was presented on tape by Fanning himself.[10]