William Farris Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Farris of Marion, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on January 3, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Farris to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Farris and Laura Parks Farris; his wife Ruby Louise Farris; his siblings, Charles Farris, Betty Marie Bordwine and Laura Ernestine "Teeny" Coe; his granddaughter Shawna King; his great grandchild Dakota King; and his close friend Bill Shirey.
He is survived by: his daughters, Debi Behm (Steve), Becky Edwards (Don), Sandi King, Belinda Spencer (Glenn) and Sarah Farris; his siblings, Jim Farris (Ila Kay), Ted Farris (Tonie) and Nina Crabtree; his grandchildren, Jessica Mast (Doug), Kimberly Bates, Bill Edwards (Kelly), Jonathan King (Katie), Chad King (Constance), Emily Spencer, Liam, Anya and Mattie Rose Manry; and his close friends, Laura Fowler, Faith Brough, DeLois Shirey, John and Darlene O'Quinn. He is also survived by 14 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rural Retreat Baptist Church Building Fund, 113 Catron St, Rural Retreat, VA, 24368. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at http://www.bradleysfh.com.
