Giles Farris

Giles Hugh Farris BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. Giles Hugh Farris, 74, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, April 26, 2010, from Bristol Regional Medical Center. Giles was born on June 15, 1935, in Plasterco, Va., to the late James and Lacie Lee Farris. Giles was a loving husband, daddy and grandaddy. Giles was a tool and die maker by trade, until he was called into the ministry in 1970 and pastored in Virginia and Tennessee. He was awarded a doctorate in theology by Dr. Bill Christian. He was an active member of Indian Springs Baptist Church in Kingsport, Tenn. Preacher Farris is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sue Farris; daughters, Tammy Stamper and husband Dean, and Ginger Morrell and husband Landon; grandchildren, Brandon Giles Stamper and wife Aimee, Tyler Dean Stamper and fiancee Jessica Casey, Zachary Heath Stamper, and Chelsey Sujen Morrell; and several nieces and nephews. We would like to send out a special thank you to the staff of the 4th floor of Bristol Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steeles Road, Bristol, TN 37620. At the request of Preacher Farris, a graveside service will be conducted 7 o'clock Thursday evening, April 29, 2010, in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Dr. Roc Collins officiating. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.Oakley-Cook.com Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is serving the family of Preacher Farris.