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Keith Farrish Obituary
Keith was an entrepreneur with a golden touch who created multiple companies, including Farrish Properties, Farrish Construction, Advantage Self Storage and Retail, Advantage Self Storage of Chester and River Road Riding Club. Keith built, and operated and sold one of the largest amusement companies in the U.S., Truck Stop Games.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Foote Farrish; son, Justin K. Farrish of Chesterfield; his parents, Horace Sneed Farrish and Frances Williams Farrish of Dinwiddie; brother, Kevan S. Farrish of Dinwiddie.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, in the Petersburg Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Home and Crematory, 3935 S. Crater Road, with the Rev. Ruth G. Partlow officiating. Interment to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 Friday evening (tonight).
Keith was my beloved husband, best friend and business partner for 30 years and hero to our son; he loved us with all of his big generous heart. He will be remembered for his drive, ambition, loyalty and kindness. Keith lived large and died from cancer at home after a two and a half year fight. We will miss him always and forever be in our hearts. He was the love of my life.
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Memories and Condolences
for Keith Farrish
Ronnie Donna Poole
November 27, 2010
Debbie We are so sadden to hear about your loss. I really enjoyed working with Keith at Coury Distribution he was a business minded individual but he also knew how to be fair honest and real man. Our prayers are with you and your son may God give you peace and healing.
Linda Edwards O'Connor
November 24, 2010
Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and yours are in my prayers.
BOB JONES
November 22, 2010
DEBBIE FARRISH, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO EACH AND EVERY MEMBER AND FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY FOR THEIR LOSS. THOU WE NEVER MET PERSON TO PERSON YOU AND KEITH WERE ALWAYS SO PLEASANT TO TALK TO WHEN WE WERE ANSWERING YOUR PHONES FOR YOU AT TRUCK STOP GAMES. FROM ALL OF US AT THE SERVICE WE REMEMBER HIM, KNOWING THAT HE IS BEING TAKEN CARE OF NOW BY A GREATER POWER, TILL ALL HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS CAN BE TOGETHER AGAIN FOR ETERNITY . BOB JONES (A TRI-CITIES CONNECTION)
November 21, 2010
Frances,Horace,Justin and Debbie,Even though I never had the privilage of Knowing all of you I did know of you from Tori and Devan. As time passes it will get a little easier to live with such a huge and heart-breaking loss. My prayers are with all of you.Sincerely,Pat Tomlin(Martin)
robert bowman
November 20, 2010
Horace, Francis
Please accept your sincere sympathy in your time of great loss. The loss of a child even a grown one is hard to bear. We hope that in time your memories will only be of the happy times you shared with Keith.
Joy and Bobby Bowman
Jeanne McClelland
November 20, 2010
Deb,
Please accept our deepest sympathies during this difficult time of loss. We know that Keith was such a wonderful husband to you and that the memories of the time you two shared in this life will be truly cherished. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeanne and Steve McClelland
Cindy Bradford
November 20, 2010
Deb, we are so sorry to hear of Keith's death and hope that the support of friends and family will uplift you during this time of sorrow. Prayers & thoughts are with you and your family.
Kevin Goins
November 19, 2010
Debbie, Tara and I wish to extend our condolences. You and Keith were some of our first friends in Chesdin Landing and remained so. We are so sorry we never had a chance to say goodbye.
Kathy Bunce
November 19, 2010
Justin - I lost my dad last year to cancer. May your knowing how much you were there to help and comfort him until the end help you deal with your loss. That is the greatest gift you could give him. My thoughts are with you.
Kathy Bunce
November 19, 2010
Debbie - I am sorry to hear of Keith's passing. May the memories you have help you make it through these difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike & Lisa Sidney
November 19, 2010
Debbie, Lisa & I are at a loss of words. Keith was a insperation and a breath of frsh air, He was larger than Life,,,,, Mike & Lisa Sidney
Mike & Lisa Sidney
November 19, 2010
Debbie, Lisa and I are at a loss of words. Keith was a insperation and a breath of fresh air, He was larger than Life.......
RONNIE STAPLES
November 19, 2010
DEBRA AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO READ OF KEITH'S PASSING. I ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS VISITS TO TALK CARS, OR BUSINESS.
Bernard King
November 19, 2010
Debbie. Sorry to hear about Keith. I remember meeting him at your Mom & Dad's
restaurant. My thoughts are with you.
Kathy Whirley
November 19, 2010
Horace and Frances,
I am so sorry for the lost of your son,
Keith,you are in my prayers. May the Lord
give you comfort.
Debbie Mathews
November 19, 2010
It is difficult to loose someone that you're so close to for so long. My prayers will be with all of you.
Lisa & John McNamara
November 19, 2010
Deb,please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Keith was always so warm and sweet to John and I when we moved to Chesdin. He had a twinkle in his eye and always a smile on his face.Let us know if we can be of any help.
Lisa and John McNamara
November 19, 2010
Deb and family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband. You will always have your memories to cherish and treasure. My condolence to you and your family. Darlene Johnson
Bailey's Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Inc.
November 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bailey's Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Inc.
November 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bailey's Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, Inc.
November 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 19, 2010
Deb,
I am so sorry for you and Justin. Keith was a wonderful man. I know he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Love, Tammy Ferguson.
Elisa Danz
November 19, 2010
We were always delighted to see you, Keith and Justin when you came to Chesdin Restaurant. It was our pleasure to share those times with your beautiful little family as we watched Justin grow into a wonderful young man and that was largely due to the superb example you and Keith set for him. Our hearts are truly saddened by the loss of one of our very favorite people. You and Justin are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve, Elisa and Joe Danz
Kathy Christian
November 19, 2010
Frances, Horace, Justin, Debbie and Kevan - I am very sad to hear of your great untimely loss. I pray that as days go by the many beautiful and happy memories you have of Keith will begin to heal your broken hearts. I hope the many expressions of sympathy from all of those that think about and care for you, and knowing all our thoughts and prayers are with you during this period of your lives may bring you some comfort during this most difficult of times.
November 18, 2010
Debbie, Justin, Horace, Frances, and Kevan: We are so saddened to hear of your loss and the loss to our family. May God comfort you and bring you peace. With Love, Craig, Dawn, Hunter and Carson
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