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Richard was a good friend that will be missed by many.
Stan Green
February 28, 2019 | Olathe, KS | Coworker
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Richard A. Farris
Feb 14, 1939 - Feb 22, 2019
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Barb and Family,
Dick and I started work at Trailmobile the same day. He was a great co-worker and friend who truly cared for people. Dick and I served as officers of our local union and he was very active with our community services. He will be greatly missed.
Mike McNamer
February 25, 2019 | Maryland Heights, MO
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Those of us at Soup Stop will miss his loyal support. He was always willing to help in any way he could and his passing leaves a void in our lives. He was one of the "good guys".
Mary-Nance Miller
February 25, 2019 | Mattoon, IL | Friend
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Barb and family:
I am so sorry to hear of Dicks passing. He was a great guy and always had a smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Sawyer
February 24, 2019 | Charleston, IN | Friend
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My deepest condolences to the Farris family. Take as much time as you need to cope with your grief and always look to God, who loves us, for everlasting comfort. (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
February 24, 2019
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Obituary
Richard's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL – Richard Allen Farris, age 80 of Charleston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 22, 2019 while at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Adams Funeral Chapel. The Funeral Service honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday with Pastor Robert Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery southeast of Charleston in Hutton Township. Donations in his honor may be made to the Charleston Soup Stop. Gifts may be left at the visitation/service or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Dick was born February 14, 1939 in Oakland, Illinois, to the late Charles Franklin and Alberta (Bebe) Farris. He married Barbara (Kimball) Smith on December 31, 1971 and they have celebrated 47 years of marriage. In addition to his loving wife Barbara, he is survived by two sons, Eric Lynn Smith and wife Mickey Chapman of Knoxville, Tennessee and Jason Wade Smith of Charleston; two grandchildren, Aaron Lane Smith and wife Stephanie and Madison “Mattie” Tyler Smith; a great grandchild, Chloe Olivia Smith; along with several sisters, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by all of his brothers.
Dick was employed with Trailmobile in Charleston for 30 years prior to retiring in 2001. He was a man of faith and a member of the North Side Baptist Church family. In the past, Dick enjoyed fishing, was always a lover of animals, and could not help but spoil his canine friends. Dick had a heart for helping others and volunteered his time with the Charleston Soup Stop and the American Red Cross. His outgoing personality and his ability to converse with anyone blessed him with a wealth of friends through the years. He will be truly missed by those many friends and a family who loved him dearly.
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