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Christopher Farris Obituary


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FARRIS, Christopher E. of Madisonville, TN, went home with his Lord and Savior, Monday, January 24, 2011 at 10:15 p.m. Christopher was born March 18, 1974 in Oxford, Ohio. He was a 1991 graduate of Talawanda High School, Oxford, Ohio. Chris loved to fish and hunt. He had a loving heart, a gentle spirit, and will be sadly missed by his family. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Cross. Chris leaves his father, Douglas Farris and mother, Debbie Farris of Loudon, TN; sister, Angie Adams (William); adoring niece, Chelsea all of Morning Sun, OH; grandparents, Paul and Betty Farris of Knoxville, TN, Judy Cross Oxford, OH, along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, January 27th at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Clayton officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dixie Lee Baptist Church Mens Missionary, 14650 Old Stage Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut St. in Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com

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Published by Oxford Press on Jan. 28, 2011.

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Amy (Smith) Schmitt

February 15, 2011

Angie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Laura (Hooker) Cowman

February 14, 2011

Dear Angie, Mom, Dad, Bill & Chelsea-
I just heard about Chris last night and I am truly sorry for your loss. He was such a special person, and he will be missed. Please know that I am thinking about each one of you and keeping your entire family in my prayers. Ang.. if there's anything we can do to help, please don't hesitate.. we're here for you always! Love you all...

April (Baker) Morgan

January 31, 2011

Angie, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Todd

January 29, 2011

Doug, Debbie and Angie
I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was such a close friend of my son, Steve, all though out their school years at THS. I wish there were words of comfort that I could give to you but words are never enough.

Terri Reed

January 28, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Erica Farris

January 28, 2011

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Brent G.

January 28, 2011

Doug&Debbie. My thought's and prayer's are with you. May God Bless you...Brent

Wanda Miller

January 28, 2011

Debbie & Doug, I am so sorry to hear about your son. I pray God gives you strength to get through this time of sorrow...Debbie, our time at Redpaths was short, but think of you often. God Bless you right now...Wanda

Heather Hensley Kerby

January 27, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Chris too, as a young, free-spirited, happy boy when Angie and I were growing up. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, Angie, and your family.

Tracy Alcorn

January 27, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Chris. He will be sadly missed, and forever remembered. Chris always had a smile for everyone. Im so sorry to his family for their loss.

Laura Sirn-Clark

January 27, 2011

I remember Chris during the time when I would visit Angie at her parents' house in Oxford. My instant impression of him was that he was very kind and had the sweetest heart. My prayers are being sent to Angie, her parents, and other family members.

Brian Kadle

January 27, 2011

Just thinking of you all today and wishing we could be there with you. We have an idea of how you feel but know we can never match the feelings of this day. Know that we love you all very much and you are in our hearts and prayers. Brian and Lynn

January 27, 2011

My deepest regrets go out to your family Angie

Michael Horrall

Andrea Mayer

January 27, 2011

Please know that your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. I remember hanging out with Angie a lot when we were young and Chris was such a cute little guy running around. I do not know what happened but please know that I will pray for your sorrow to pass. Peace and love be with the whole family.
Andrea Williamson Mayer

Jessica Swartwout

January 27, 2011

Many prayers for friends and family of Chris. I am so sorry for his loss. I pray that God gives the family peace and holds him under his wing with the love and glory that has been promised. I didn't know you real well Chris,but I knew you to be a good person. May you have all of the glory of God.
Jessica Swartwout

Melissa Kinkaid

January 27, 2011

You are in my thoughts this morning as I say goodbye from a distance. It is never easy to let go of someone that you love. I hope it brings you comfort to know that others are thinking of you.

Shawna Lindsey

January 27, 2011

My condolences to the friends and family of Chris. I went to High School with him and remember he always smiled. I will be praying for him and his family in their time of loss!

HEATHER OLIVER

January 27, 2011

MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. CHRIS WAS A SWEET BOY IN SCHOOL, HE WILL BE MISSED.. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY.. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

heather oliver

January 27, 2011

my deepest condolences for your loss. i went to school with chris and he was always the sweetest person. he will be missed. thoughts and prayers for the family.

Monica Ballinger-Hill

January 27, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. I knew Chris personally and I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers

January 26, 2011

R.I.P. Chris, Your Friends from Talawanda will miss your smile.....our condolences to the Farris Family

Naloni Messer

January 26, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time...if you need anything call me and I will be right there, I love you all.. *hugs*

January 26, 2011

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KAREN FINCHUM

January 26, 2011

Just wanted to offer my condolences....
I didn't know Christopher, or your family, but my heart goes out to your family. Please know that the family is in our thoughts and prayers! May God comfort you during this difficult time. Karen Finchum

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