Farris Farha

1932 - 2024

Farris Farha

February 13, 1932 - November 29, 2024

Wichita, Kansas - It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Farris S. Farha, age 92 who left us on November 29th, 2024. Farris was known to all for his kind heart, great sense of humor, easygoing nature, and most of all, his love for his family and friends.

A lifelong resident of Wichita, Farris grew up surrounded by the hard work and dedication of his family, who owned Farha Brothers Super Markets and F&E Wholesale Grocery. He learned the value of building strong relationships and working with integrity early on, lessons that stayed with him throughout his life.

Farris started his career at Pizza Hut in its early days first as a franchisee, then on the staff and eventually becoming Senior Vice President of Administration. He was a big part of the company's growth and was remembered by his colleagues for his warmth and leadership. Later, Farris took on the role of Vice President of Sales at F&E Wholesale, the family business started by his father and his uncles He enjoyed working with his brother Norman, son Michael, brother in-law Tony and many other family members through the years. Farris fell in love with his beloved wife Karen Farha while working together at F&E. Farris had strong friendships with so many employees and customers and was well known in the Wichita restaurant community. Along the way, he also explored other ventures, including J&G Foods, Walker's Department Store, Valentine's Pizza and The Farris Wheel Candy Store.

But beyond his business achievements, Farris will be remembered most for his warm smile, his gentle manners, and the way he made everyone feel welcome and valued. He loved his family and friends dearly and treasured every moment spent with them.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam F. & Dolly (Razook) Farha, His son, Sam Farris Farha, his first wife, Geraldine (Hawes) Farha, sister Grace (Farha) Barkett, brother-in-law Tony Barkett and sister in-law Carol Farha.

Farris leaves behind his wife Karen Cox Farha, Sons Edwin Farha and Michael (Angie) Farha, Stepdaughter Stephanie (Ben) Linnebur, grandsons Markus Farha and Blake Farha, step-granddaughters Jessy Hancock, Jolie Higgins, Chloe McKay and Courtney Hull, step-great grandchildren Dakota Hull, Peyton Hull, Gabriel Hull, and Penelope Higgins, his brother Norman Farha, sister Gloria (Jack Focht) Farha Flentje along with many other extended family members. friends, and colleagues who will miss him greatly.

A celebration of Farris's life will be held on December 12th at noon at LaVela next to the Candle Club, 6147 E 13th St N. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Wichita Treehouse or St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral.