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Isaac Farris Obituary
Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home in Atlanta is handling arrangements.
In addition to his wife, who is a professor emerita at Spelman College, Farris is survived by his son Isaac Farris, Jr., daughter Dr. Angela Farris Watkins, granddaughter Farris Watkins and his sister Gail Farris Joyce.
Memories and Condolences
for Isaac Farris
57 Entries
Curtis Farris Jr, Lansing, MI
January 28, 2025
Still in our Prayers as we also remember Curtis Farris, Sr. He was a good Father in Law to me. LeShelle (Jordan) & Loreal Farris and me, Dr. Lesia Lewis (Farris, Jr). We have 8 grandchildren together including 7 boys & 1 girl.
Doris Tucker
July 17, 2023
My sincere condolences to the king n Farris families n friends she was the last living legend of the civil rights movement may she SIP
la hamilton
May 9, 2018
RIP Mr. Farris! Condolences to the family.
Archie Hodge
April 22, 2018
I did not know Mr. Farris personally, but I read "Daddy King's" autobiography. He stated that he knew of no one who could have been a better son-in-law than Isaac. This tells me that he was a great Christian and a wonderful man.
Michele Howard-Mitchell
January 28, 2018
My prayers and condolences to you and your in this season of loss. Mr. Farris fought a good fight and he kept the faith but his time of departure had come therefore he is now absent from the body and present with the Lord. R. I.P. Until we all meet again.
Noland Greene
January 16, 2018
My prayers are with you, Mrs. Christine King Farris and your Family. May God continue to strengthen and heal you as you move forward,
Prayerfully,
Noland L. Greene
Barbara Williams-Thompson 75
January 15, 2018
Sorry for your loss.
Prayers to you and your family.
Bruce Simons
January 13, 2018
I'm sorry for your lost.
Joyce Head-Jollis
January 12, 2018
What a shock searching the internet for Farris Color Vision! I am so sorry to hear of the family loss. I knew him as a kind and gentle person. I did business with him with the King tee- shirts and reunions shirts. I advice him on vending at the PX. Years ago! We kept in touch until we lost in touch. Last year he sought me out through a old number on file that belong to my mother. I returned his call we laughed and recalled his time over the gift shop. We vowed to check on each other. What a good and gentle gentlemen. May he Rest In Peace! So sorry! May God be with the family.
Linda Kurtz
January 12, 2018
I am so sorry to see this news about Isaac's passing. I remember him as a caring and concerned person, cousin to my first husband. Condolences to Christine and the rest of the family.
Linda Farris Kurtz
1/12/18
Huellen Jones
January 9, 2018
May God bless you and the family during your time of sorrow. My family sends our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jessica Deresch
January 8, 2018
Mr. Farris was a patient in the clinic I work for and he always had a smile and positive attitude when he came in. My thoughts and prayers to family, friends and the community that new him.
Lynn and Edward Smith
January 6, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the families.
Tonnia Blount
January 6, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mack Jones
January 6, 2018
Condolences to the Farris family. You make the world a better place
January 6, 2018
My prayers and condolences are with the family. Angela Norwood
Steven Houston
January 6, 2018
My condolence goes out to Christine King Farris, Issac Farris JR, Angela Farris Watkins, Issac's sister Gail Farris, and all of the Farris family, King family, and friends. May God bless you with strength and comfort.
Cousin Issac will certainly be missed. Many thanks to cousin Issac for his many contributions to the world we live in. I always enjoyed the conversations we would have. His life has blessed untold numbers. He has now been called home to be with the Almighty where there is no pain or suffering but peace and joy without end. Yet he will be with us always in our hearts. Cousin.
Arrie Daniely
January 6, 2018
Sorry for your loss.
David and Alfreda Belton
January 5, 2018
With deepest sympathy,
D. G.
January 5, 2018
Hats off to the Farris and King families who worked for the good of the down trodden and helpless. You put into practice what Jesus said: Love thy neighbor as thyself. "Happy are the mild tempered since they will inherit the earth." Matt.5:5
Lydia Walker
January 5, 2018
Dear family,
Faith is the bridge we cross from sorrow to peace. Deacon Farris lived that faith and his good works will prevail in the lives of the many he touched. With a refreshing self-effacing countenance and easy sense of humor Deacon Farris made scores of friends. I was blessed to have been one of them.
Keep the faith.
With love and prayers,
Lydia Walker
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January 5, 2018
May the hearer of our prayers grant you peace from above
As we all wait until the time when death and pain will no longer be with us
One of many promises our Heavenly Father will grant us
My prayers are with you
The Staff of Willie A. Watkins, Inc.
January 5, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Gwendolyn Worthem
January 4, 2018
To the Farris family may God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Sherman Bonds
January 4, 2018
On behalf of the Lincoln University (MO), Atlanta Alumni Chapter, Inc., we extend our collective condolences for our distinguished alumnus to the entire Farris and King family. May God continue to bless your entire family. Our love and prayers are with you. Sincerely,
Dr. Sherman Bonds, Chapter President
Rhonda Andrews-Cobb
January 4, 2018
To Sorors /Sisters Dr.Christine, Angela and Farris and all family. Sorry for your loss of your husband, father and grandfather. My Sincere Condolences. My Prayers are with each of you doing this difficult time. God Bless.
Sisterly,
Soror Rhonda M Andrews- Cobb
JAMES MIDDLEBROOKS
January 4, 2018
MY CONDOLENCE GOES OUT TO THE KING AND THE FARRIS FAMILY
January 3, 2018
To Mrs. Farris, Angela, Issac Jr, Farris and all family members and friends who are impacted by the transitioning of Deacon Farris
Please know that love and support from my heart are directed to your hearts during these difficult days. Lovingly delivered, Cynthia Hodges-Atkins
Janice Champion
January 3, 2018
On behalf of the Nash family, We extend our deepest sympathy. May God continue to bless and strength you in your time of need. Janice Nash Champion
Kenneth Flowers
January 3, 2018
My heart goes out to Aunt Christine, Angela and Isaac in the loss of Uncle Isaac. I thank God for his Wisdom, his Faith, and his Love for Humanity. I am sorry I cannot be with you at the Homegoing Service. But my Love, Thoughts and Prayers are ALWAYS WITH YOU!!! WE ARE FAMILY!!!
---The Reverend Kenneth James Flowers, Detroit
Michael Farris
January 2, 2018
The man of wisdom, kindness, faith, and strength the City of Atlanta was blessed with many years ago was just Uncle Issac to me. A smile with an extended hand, and encouraging words. He was a shining example of what all the Farris men where from his father Cornelius Sr. brother Cornelius Jr., and brother George Farris. When my Father George Farris passed Uncle Issac called and with no mention of the severity of his own health he provided words of comfort ending with "when things get tough Farris Men get going. " Thank you Lord for the gift of Uncle Issac. Michael Farris.
Murray Silver, Sr.
January 2, 2018
Isaac Newton Farris, Sr., was a good friend, a gentleman and a scholar, he will be greatly missed. My Deepest condolences go out to Christine King Farris and Isaac Newton Farris, Jr....
Vejar and Dianne Tucker
January 2, 2018
Christine and Angela, Thinking of you in your sorrow, and hoping these words my be a comfort to you now. Deacon Farris will truly be missed. "COME TO ME, ALL WHO ARE WEARY AND HEAVY-LADEN, AND I Will GIVE YOU REST." Matthew 11-28
Janice Colbert
January 2, 2018
Christine, Isaac, Jr., Angela and Farris as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
God's Blessings
January 2, 2018
Christine, Isaac, Jr., Angela and Farris, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
God's Blessings
Janice Colbert
Felicia Howard
January 2, 2018
Sincere thoughts and prayers are extended to your family.
Yolanda Gordon
January 2, 2018
With deepest sympathy
Sally Harley
January 2, 2018
I'm so sorry for the lost of mrs. Christine Farris husband you have my condolences, may he rest in peace.
Chandra Reeves_welmaker
January 2, 2018
THE FARRIS AND KING FAMILY HAS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY!.
January 1, 2018
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.
Bobby L. Fuse, Jr.
January 1, 2018
My prayer is that the Lord will comfort and sustain my friends at this time and in the days ahead. I shall forever be grateful for Mr. Big Isaac not only for his gifts to the world but to all of us who were Blessed to know him.
My love, respect and appreciation forever.
May Saengpraseuth
January 1, 2018
There are no words to comfort those who have lost a love one. May these following words speak to your souls. May the Lord keep you under the shadow of his mighty wings and provide you with peace and comfort. May he give you beauty for all your ashes. May he give you the oil of joy for your sorrows. May the love, favor, and grace of the Lord always surround you and your family. My deepest condolences for you loss!
Joel, Nancy & Marcus King
January 1, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeannine C. Rose And Family
January 1, 2018
Rest In Paradise Mr.Farris
Emanuel and Pamela Payton
January 1, 2018
Our love and prayers are with you (the family) at this time.
December 31, 2017
Rest In Peace
Embry Malone
December 31, 2017
Good man Rip
Alfreda Williams
December 31, 2017
My Sincere Condolences to the Farris and King Families. Your Family is in my Prayers for Strength, Comfort, & Peace at this time. Heaven is receiving an Angel.
Lester King
December 31, 2017
To the King and Farris families , kindly accept heartfelt condolences , may his soul rest in peace .
C T Dunsford
December 31, 2017
Our sympathies to the family. He was a civil rights hero. I pray he knew Christ as Savior and is now with his Lord.
Joyce Smith
December 31, 2017
My condolences, to the Farris family (Rest in Peace) Mr Isaac Farris Sr.
Stacey Hagood
December 31, 2017
Our prayers and condolences are with the family. May God bless and comfort you at this difficult time.
Connie Smith-Lindsey
December 31, 2017
I will miss Deacon Isaac Newton Farris, Sr. He was supportive in so many ways to me and my husband, Deacon Bryan K. Lindsey, at Ebenezer Baptist Church. I am grateful for my last brief conversation and fellowship with him in Horizon sanctuary after church. When he spoke, Deacon Farris gave great wisdom. Even during his twilight years and the persaonsl care, he spoke with a steadiness and strong faith. He never complained. To his wife, Dr. Christine King Farris, I am praying for your strength and trust God to sustain you THROUGH IT ALL. To Issac, Angela, Farris and the King Family, you are all in my heartfelt prayers. God provides even in our darkest hours.
Gail Hollin
December 30, 2017
Dear Mrs.Christine Farris, Angela, Isaac and Farris, as an extended family member and personal assistant to Mrs Christine King Farris and Cna Supervisor I send my personal and sincere condolences. It has been an honor to serve Mr. Farris.
Christopher Brownlee
December 30, 2017
Rest in peace Mr. Issac Farris join your brothers Martin Luther King Jr and A.D. King in heaven.
The Owens Family
December 30, 2017
Our sincerest heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Farris Family.
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