Omega Farris

Omega Farris, 86, of New Brockton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023. Omega was born in Elba, Alabama on April 10, 1937.

He was the proprietor of Farris Superette, a country store, gas station, and tire re-cap shop in Elba. He moved his family to Orlando in 1972 and excelled in the framing carpentry trade during the Disney building boom. He returned to New Brockton in 1993 and built his retirement home on family land. He was an Air Force veteran.

Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Sherry Thompson Farris, two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary (Linda) Hickory, N.C., Lenny (Pat) Winter Garden, FL; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda Fletcher (Charles), Orlando, FL; Lori Vilece (Robert), Lake Mary, FL; two sisters, Sara Margaret Farris Pietrantoni, Lady Lake, FL; Kate Farris Hudson (Ted), Auburn, AL; eight grandchildren, Sarah Marze (James), Amanda Mayhue (Johnathan), Mark, Brooke, Brett, Kaylee, Daniel, Lindsey; two great grandchildren: James and Ava.

Omega was preceded in death by his mother and father: Rushia Jones Farris, and Dock Blue Farris; brothers: Charles, James, and Billy Blue; and sisters: Katherine and Faye.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Omega’s memory to the Shriner’s Hospital.

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