James L. Farris
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James L. Farris, 86, of Mohnton, passed away on Sunday, August 2nd at Reading Hospital. He was the widower of the late Mary E. Farris with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.
Born in Springfield Twp., James was the son of Rosalie (Lax) and Henry Farris. He served honorably in the US Navy from 1946 to 1952 and was a member of the Coatesville VFW.
He was retired from Lukens Steel as an Inspector.
James was a member of the West End Firehouse and the Modena Fire Co., where he was a driver and an engineer. He was a member of the Coatesville Moose. James was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Brandywine-Goddard Lodge No. 383 and he was a member of the Shriners of Reading.
He is survived by two daughters, Rebecca E. wife of Eugene Forsythe of Mohnton, Wendy I. Farris of Morgantown, four grandchildren, James Powell, Brian Powell, Jamie Forsythe and Erica Phillips, seven great grandchildren and three siblings, Warren Farris of Honey Brook, Sue Priddy of Gordonville and Wanda Villabrandt of Florida.
He was predeceased by nine sisters.
The funeral services will be held on Friday, August 7th at 2:00PM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, Pa. with a viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery in East Fallowfield.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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James Farris
Daddy,
You are the strongest, bravest, caring man I could ever want to know. You are the most wonderful husband my mother could have ever had. You are the BEST father and grandfather any child could have wanted. Please kiss mom for me and tell her how much I love her and miss her, and now I will be missing you both. Please watch over us and guide us all to do the right things in our lives. Something you both had always done. Love and miss you.
your daughter Wendy
Wendy, Becky and family ~~
Wendy, Becky and family ~~ Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all right now. There are no words to console such a great feeling of loss. Uncle Jimmy had a very special place in my heart since when I was a teenager I practically lived at your house. He treated me like a daughter while I was there. He was never one to mince words and you always knew what was on his mind. I loved that about him. Your mom too! They are together again, pain free, and while it is hard for those of us he has left here on earth, take some comfort in knowing they are together again, hand in hand. All my love and prayers,
Suzy
I Love You Uncle Jimmy
Uncle Jimmy, you were always the coolest Uncle ever!!!! When you get to heaven, please give Aunt Mary some hugs & kisses from me, and my Mom & Dad too (I miss them much). Rest In Peace, no longer suffering or in pain, and know that you will forever be in my heart and in my memories. I LOVE YOU UNCLE JIMMY XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
To Becky and Wendy and their families, I send you love, hugs & prayers.......Your Dad was AWESOME!!!! Yet another Angel in Heaven to watch over you. I Love You All Very Much. Love, Hugs & Kisses, Your Cousin Pam (Berkeihiser) Brown & Art Brown
Love n miss u more n more
Love n miss u more n more everyday pop