Roy Farris Obituary
He was born in Orange County, Indiana on February 21st, 1952 to Russell (Tom) Farris Sr. and Betty Jane (Flick) Farris.
Roy was also preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers – David Lee Farris and Russell “Butch” Farris Jr.
He retired from the Town of French Lick as Assistant Street Commissioner.
Roy is survived by:
Sons – Timothy Farris (Cecilia) of Paoli, Indiana
Brian Farris of Paoli, Indiana
Benjamin Farris (Emily) of Paoli, Indiana
Daughters – Kerrie Arnold (Eddie) of Owensboro, Kentucky
Brothers – Michael “Mick” Farris (Sue) of West Baden Springs, Indiana
Monty Farris of Paoli, Indiana
Gary Farris (Justine) of Sheffield, Ohio
Sisters – Janie Merkel (Andy) of Celestine, Indiana
Cynda Potts of Paoli, Indiana
(11) Grandchildren
(7) Great-Grandchildren
FUNERAL CEREMONY
A Funeral Ceremony will be conducted by Pastor Craig Chestnut and Rev. Terry Pinnick on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home with burial to follow at Mount Lebanon Cemetery.
VISITATION
Visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home in French Lick, Indiana 47432. Condolences may be made on our website – www.brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com.
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9640 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432
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