Robert Farris

Robert Farris

Robert Farris age 80, Of Deport met his savior on Wed. Nov 9th in Paris, after his declining health over the past few years. Funeral services for Robert will be held on Saturday November 12th at 10:00 A.M.  at the Faith Baptist Church in Deport, Texas  with L.C. Stout  officiating.  Internment will follow at Highland Cemetery in Deport. Visitation will be Friday November 11th from 6-8 at Roden-Pryor Funeral home 1929 Bonham St. Paris, Texas.

Robert Farris was born March 23, 1942, in Blossom, Texas. He Served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1963. He also retired from Campbell Soup in Paris after 36 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Deport, Texas. He was also a member of the American Legion in Deport, Texas. Robert was known for his mechanical skills and operated a small engine and lawn mower and small motor repair service a number of years.

Robert was proceeded in death by his Mother Dorothy O' Neal, wife Virginia Farris, and Daughter Laveda Young.

He is Survived by his Son Chad Farris and wife Kim of Paris, Texas, Sister Melba Elmore and husband Jacky of Paris, Texas, Grandsons Tyler Young of  Mesquite, Texas, and Cameron Farris of Paris, Texas. Nephew Shane O'Neal of Paris, Texas.

Services under the direction of Roden-Pryor Funeral Directors, 1929 Bonham Street, Paris, TX.

Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book or send private condolences to the family at www.rodenpryor.com .