James L. Farris

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