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John L. "Johnny" Farve Jr.

John Farve Obituary

John L. "Johnny" Farve Jr., 63, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 in Gulfport, MS. He was a lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis and was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. John loved sports and spending time with his family and friends. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John & Emma Farve, brother, Henry Stein Farve, sisters, Audrey Elrod and Norma Tubbs, and half-sister, Juanita Farve.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Elizabeth "Liz" Farve of Bay St. Louis, MS, his son, John L. Farve, III & his wife, Angie of Waveland, MS, his daughters, Tracey Pullin & her husband, Bryan of Diamondhead, MS and Terri Tomasich of Bay St. Louis, MS, his brother, Charles Farve of Bay St. Louis, MS, and his sisters, Betty Collier of Bay St. Louis, MS, Florence Mitchell of Waveland, MS, Cherriel Necaise & her husband, Kenny of Bay St. Louis, MS, and Patsy Smith of Selmer, TN. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cody & Lance Tomasich, Logan Pullin, and Emma & Ava Farve.

The visitation will be on Monday, February 1, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Bay St. Louis, MS.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis, MS is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Published by The Sun Herald on Jan. 31, 2010.

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Valerie Latham

February 2, 2010

At this time there are no words that will ease your pain. Just know that you have loving family and friends here to support you and your family in this time of need. Cherish all the memories of your loved one and feel comfort in what you shared in your lifetime together. You and your loved one accomplished many great things just look at your family. God Bless

Lollie Ramond

February 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

gert toomey

February 1, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 1, 2010

The Farve Family,
You are all in my thought and prayers! May your memories bring you peace throughout the days ahead.
Love,
Jenn, Greg, Bryton & Bree Dupuy

Scott Duncan

February 1, 2010

Liz & Family i am so sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you all.

Yvonne Schenk

January 31, 2010

Liz... We were so sorry to hear about Johnnie. We will keep you and your family in our prayers and thoughts.
Love Yvonne Kimmel Schenk

Cindy Grant

January 31, 2010

Liz and Family... Locke and I send our heartfelt prayers to you and your family. We were so sorry to hear about Johnnie. Love Cindy and Locke

Kathleen (Quintini) Kluttz

January 31, 2010

Liz and Family, I am sorry to hear of your great loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

christy ladner

January 31, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Barbara Garcia

January 31, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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