Grady Farris

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Posted by: Hayes Funeral Home
Date: Jan 03 2019 4:21 PM

Hayes Funeral Home

P.O. Box 387

Elba, Alabama 36323

Ph. Number (334) 897-2225

　

Grady Augustus Farris, age 95, a resident of Elba, Alabama passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his home. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Elba on Saturday, January 5, 2019 beginning at 10:00 AM with Rev. Michael Woodham officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Elba on Saturday morning, January 5th, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Elba, where Grady was honored as a lifetime deacon, c/o 606 Simmons Street, Elba, Alabama 36323.

Grady will be remembered for his gentle nature, contagious smile, and genuine love and service to his fellow man. He was a longtime member of the Elba masonic lodge 170. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp during WWII. Grady worked as a welder at Dorsey Trailer’s for 43 years.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years Miriam J. Farris, Elba, AL, Son - Terry W. Farris, and Daughter-in-law - Vickie P. Farris, Elba, AL, Son - Ricky A. Farris, Enterprise, AL, Son - Jimmy N. Farris, and Daughter-in-law - Debbie C. Farris, Conyers, GA, along with Sisters - Lenora Reeves, Elba, AL, and Lois Kelley, New Brockton, AL. He also leaves behind grandchildren; Susan (Joey) Stephenson, Terri Ann (Joe) Stout, Carrie (Grady) Fuller, Casey (Julie) Farris, Heidi Bowers, Greg Bowers, great grandchildren; Kimberly Stephenson, Brittany Long, Cassie Stephenson, Dillan Farris, and Gage Stout, along with two great great grandchildren Riligh Stephenson, and Emma Williams.

Mr. Farris was preceded in death by his parents, Syble Irene Smith Farris and Stephen Augustus Farris, along with siblings Lori Farris, Mary Ester Miles, John W. Farris, Carroll Ballard Farris, and George M. Farris.

　

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Farris family.

　

　

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