Billy Joe Farris, age 84, of Newalla, OK, was born on January 11, 1927, in Brady, Garvin County, Oklahoma. He was the son of Acey William & Irene (Jones) Farris. He left this life on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, in Newalla, OK. Bill married Jacqueline Sims on November 4, 1944, in Oklahoma City, OK. He worked as a general laborer for Prestolite for many years. Bill never met a stranger or a person he didn't like and was known for his story telling. He loved spending time with his family. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Brenda Skaggs, one brother, Bob Farris and one grandson, Scott Skaggs. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Farris, Newalla, OK; son & daughter-in-law, Tommy & Theresa Farris, Harrah, OK; brother, Ray Farris, Hurst, TX; sister, Patsy Balentine, Elmore City, OK; 4 grandchildren, Cindy, Blake, Ryan & Michael; 10 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Harrah, OK, with Rev. Stephen Savage officiating. Interment will follow at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Newalla, OK. Services are under the direction of Smith~Parks Funeral Service in Harrah, OK.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
10:00am - 9:00 pm (Central time)
Asa Smith Parks Funeral Service Center
Friday, October 28, 2011
8:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Asa Smith Parks Funeral Service Center
Friday, October 28, 2011
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church
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