Fay Reed Farris

Fay Reed Farris obituary, Rutherford, TN

Fay Reed Farris

Fay Farris Obituary

Visit the Karnes & Son Funeral Home - Rutherford website to view the full obituary.

Mr. Fay Reed Farris, age 91 of Milan, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at home. Graveside services for Mr. Farris will be conducted on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10AM in Sunnyside Cemetery with Bro. L.C. Hollingsworth officiating. Interment will follow afterwards.

Mr. Farris was born November 7, 1933, in Dyer, TN; the son of the late Frank Thomas & Lesse Reed Farris. Fay owned and operated Farris Auto Parts until his retirement.

Mr. Farris is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Farris; children, Mark Farris (Paula), Austin Work, Penny King, Denise Shook, Denette Wilson, Colby Ramey; and grandchildren, Ashley Johnson (Bren), Josalyn & Jaclyn Work, Carley & Emma Grace Chiesa, Levi & Logan Wynn, Landen DeBoef, Lucas Wilson, Chelsea Williams, and Stetson McGowan. He was preceded in death by his sister, Wilda Farris.

Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Fay Reed Farris.

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Karnes & Son Funeral Home - Rutherford

669 S. Trenton St., Rutherford, TN 38369

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