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Rev. Billy Travis Farrar

1954 - 2022

Rev.  Billy Travis Farrar obituary, 1954-2022, Sedro-Woolley, WA

BORN

1954

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Lemley Chapel

1008 Third Street

Sedro Woolley, Washington

Billy Farrar Obituary

Sedro-Woolley - Rev. Billy Farrar, 67, of Sedro Woolley, entered heaven on February 15, 2022. Billy was born on September 4, 1954, to Travis E. Farrar and Wanda (Hamer) Farrar in Fort Worth, Texas.

He attended Eastern Hills High School, was active in sports and graduated from Texas Wesleyan University, and received his Doctorate from Northwest University.

He was a talented athlete and a very dedicated Christian Minister. Billy was scouted by the major leagues, yet he decided to focus his life on ministry. He served the Lord in ministry for over 50 years starting as a Youth Pastor and Team Chaplin in Texas, and ending it in Mount Vernon, WA.

Billy is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pamela of Sedro-Woolley; his mother, Wanda (Hamer) Farrar; sister, Shelley Farrar-Coleman, and family; son, Brett; daughter-in-law, Brandy; grandchildren, Payten and Beckett; son, Kelly; daughter-in-law, Karyn; grandchildren, Micah and Stella; son, Jessy; mother-in-law, Mary Long; sister and brother-in-law, John and Patti Sontra and family; numerous family members and friends who loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Travis E. Farrar; father-in-law, Boyde Long.

A Celebration of Life will be held, Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 2:00pm, at Grace Church, 2502 North La Venture, Mt Vernon, WA. Share your memories of Billy and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2022.

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Iann and Melodi Schonken

August 3, 2024

Pastor Billy Farrar was such a blessing and support in our lives. We were sorry to hear of his passing. He was an amazing man.
Love to the family.

Gary and jana

April 19, 2022

We were so glad we got to meet Billy and has help to find us a new home. We are sorry for your loss and have you all in our thoughts

Pastor Dave and Faye Nichols

February 22, 2022

Pastor Billy will ever be in our hearts for his love and devotion to JESUS. Many memories of meetings and sharing together. May the family have the comfort of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. AND may his good deeds continue.

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Celebration of Life

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Grace Church

2502 North La Venture, Mt Vernon, WA

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1008 Third Street, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284

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