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Jul 14, 1947 - Jan 11, 2024
Frances and family, sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you at this challenging time.
Roger Farmer
January 24, 2024 | Fredericksburg, VA | Classmate
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. We will all be together again in heaven .
Wayne Faris
January 20, 2024 | Evington, VA | Family
Shaun and Francis we are so sad to hear of Monk's passing. You all are in our hearts and in our minds. Love You Always. Dennis and Teresa
Teresa Irby-Worsham
January 19, 2024 | Gretna, VA | Family
So very sorry for the loss of your loved one.
May God's love comfort you and give you peace.
I pray your day is surrounded with love of family and friends who will encourage you in days ahead.
Thankful for "Monk's" service to our country for our freedom.
Brenda Perdue
January 19, 2024 | Gretna, VA | Friend
Francis and Family,
So sorry for the loss of Monk. He was a good man, friend to many. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank Robertson
January 18, 2024 | Gretna, VA | Friend
Frances, Shaun, and family,
Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to each of you.
I am sorry that I am unable to attend Monk’s memorial service.
Sherby Ingram
January 18, 2024 | Wake Forest, NC
Frances and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May The Lord hold you in his hands to weather this storm and know your Monk is at peace. Love and hugs, Wanda Puckette Goodman.
Wanda Goodman
January 16, 2024 | Hurt, VA
Sincere sympathy to each family member on the loss of one so dear. May good memories bring comfort during the difficult
times ahead. Cousin Billy Robertson and wife, Darlene.
Darlene Billy
January 16, 2024 | Lynch Station, VA | Family
So sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to the family.
Shirley Orrell
January 14, 2024 | Gretna, VA | Acquaintance
Hurt……Samuel David Farris, Jr., “Monk”, age 76 of Hurt, died Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born July 14, 1947 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Samuel David Farris, Sr., and Carrie Mae Irby Farris. He was predeceased by one son, Jared Farris; four brothers, Kenneth Wayne Farris, Sr., Calvin Farris, Donnie Farris, and Ryland Farris; and two sisters, Mary Farris Pugh, and Betty Farris Dodds. SP/4 Farris was a Purple Heart U.S. Army Veteran of the Central Highlands - IFFV and 4th Infantry Division Artillery, and saw heavy fighting in Dak To and the TET Offensive in Vietnam. After returning stateside, Mr. Farris was a nuclear technician with BWXT for 37 years, retiring in 2006. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and an assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 175. Monk was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed perfecting custom coffee blends, and observing nature from his back porch with his dog, “Dixie Sunshine”.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances Scruggs Farris; one son, Shaun Farris and wife, Bethany; two brothers, Ted Farris and wife, Judy, and Roy Farris; five sisters, Carolyn Hall, Lucy Smith and husband, James, Lois Wheeler and husband, Wayne, Peggy Harward and husband, Calvin, and Judy Ball; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2024 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Pastor Matthew Speck. Interment of ashes will follow in the Farris Family Cemetery. Military Honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 and Gretna Post 232.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Legion Post 232, P.O. Box 675, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com
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