Roy Covette Farris of Samson, AL passed away on October 27, 2026. He was 77.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026 in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home with Reagan Farris, Rev. Jim Peters, and Rev. Randy Kuhn officiating. Burial will follow at Travelers Rest Cemetery. Visitation will begin 1:30 p.m. until service time.
Roy was born on November 29, 1948 in Elba, AL to the late Woodrow Wilson and Katherine Holmes Farris. He proudly owned and operated Tune Ups and Such for over 35 years. Roy was a loving and devoted husband, father and grand-father. He had a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, sharing insights with those around him. His mission was to share the word of the Lord through his actions each day, extending generosity and compassion to every soul he encountered. A tireless laborer with exceptional craftsmanship, Roy possessed a talent for construction and ability to restore anything to its former glory.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, George Farris, Wilson Farris, and Billy Farris; and one sister, Sandra Farris.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rhonda Farris; three sons, Rory Covette Farris of Enterprise, AL, Reagan Chad Farris, of Dothan, AL and Rhett Cleveland Farris (Anna) of Marietta, GA; nine grandchildren; Samuel, Anna Catherine, Reece, Asa, Charlieanne, Jude, Mallie, Mac and Luke Farris; two sisters; Betty Crews of Samson, AL and Martha Farris of Oklahoma; and a host of special nieces and nephews.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
