Kenneth Ray Fairris

Kenneth Ray Fairris obituary, Palestine, TX

Kenneth Ray Fairris

Kenneth Fairris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home on Jul. 23, 2025.

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Services for Kenneth Ray Fairris, age 71, will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Herrington / Land of Memory Funeral Home in Palestine beginning with a visitation at 1:00 p.m. and funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Ricky Webb officiating.

Kenneth was born on August 9, 1953, in Palestine, Texas to Fagan Bruce Fairris and Evelyn Conaway Fairris. He grew up in Palestine before moving to the Lufkin State Living Center where he lived for many years. He later resided in Corsicana until his death on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Kenneth was a joy to be around and made many friends everywhere he went. He was a Dallas Cowboys fan and collected memorabilia. Kenneth also enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers play a good ball game. When he was younger, Kenneth loved going to church and grew up listening to gospel and country music. His favorite artist was George Strait.

Kenneth is survived by many loving cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fagan and Evelyn Fairris.

A special thanks to the staff at Legacy Rehabilitation in Corsicana and the Bristol Hospice for the loving care given to Kenneth.

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