Davey Lee Farris Jr.

Davey Lee Farris Jr. obituary, Clarksdale, MS

Davey Lee Farris Jr.

Davey Farris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home - Clarksdale on Dec. 14, 2024.

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Coach Davey Lee Farris, Jr. Clarksdale, MS Coach Davey Lee Farris, Jr., 71, a retired Coach and Teacher at Coahoma County School, died December 14, 2024, at his residence. Visitation is Thursday, December 19, 2024, 10-11 am at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Clarksdale, MS. Funeral mass will be 11:00 am Thursday, December 19, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Clarksdale, MS with burial in the Oakridge Cemetery. Meredith Nowell Funeral Home in Clarksdale, MS is handling the arrangements. Coach Davey Lee graduated from Clarksdale High School, University of Mississippi and Delta State University. One of his life's most exciting reward was the naming of the Coahoma County Football Stadium to "Davey Lee Farris, Jr Field". He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 47 years Gussie Olivi Farris of Clarksdale, MS; two sons Davey Lee Farris, III (Lauren) of Dallas, TX and Jake Farris (Tiffany) of Memphis, TN; sister Andrea Farris of Clarksdale, MS; three grandchildren Wesley Farris, Wright Farris and Truett Fox Farris. Preceded in death by his parents Davey Lee Farris, Sr and Martha Fox Farris and brother Greg Farris.
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