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Will J. Farris, 86, of San Angelo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Although we will dearly miss him, we are rejoicing that he is with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born September 22, 1935, the oldest son of W. J. (Jay) and Ruby D. Farris. He was a cherished husband, beloved father, and a proud Papa and Great-Papa. He was also known as “Uncle Will”, “Will J.’, and a faithful friend to many. Will knew Christ as his personal Savior, and he served the Lord by living his life in a way that reflected Christ. He was a member of the Emmaus Community and had the privilege of being baptized in the Jordan River during a trip of a lifetime to Israel. He was an ordained deacon and a member of Southland Baptist Church.
Will J. was born in Miles, TX and grew up in Knickerbocker and Tankersley, TX. He graduated from San Angelo High School in 1954. While in high school, he enjoyed playing baseball and later continued to play in church leagues. He also loved the game of golf and taught himself to play by researching library books. He could figure out how to do most anything. He was musically incline and in his early years, played the guitar and fiddle.
Will graduated from North Texas State University in 1959 with a degree in Education. While attending college in Denton, he met the love of his life, Annetta Farmer on a blind date. In the spring of 1959, they married and shared 63 wonderful years together. He was devoted to his family and was proud of each one.
His teaching career began in Hurst-Euless, TX in 1959. In the summer of 1960, Will and Annetta moved to San Angelo where he taught wood shop at Lee Jr. High for 9 years. While at Lee, he was honored to be awarded Teacher of the Year. His teaching time was interrupted when he was called to active duty with the National Guard and served our country during the uneasy time of the Cuban Missile Crisis. He continued his career at Central High School teaching architectural drafting, retiring after 36 years. Along with his teaching career, he became an Insurance Agent with Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual and eventually built his own business, Farris Insurance Agency. He worked as an agent until the age of 83. Whether in the classroom with students or in the homes of insurance customers, he touched many lives in a positive way. His former students have often shared how he taught them life lessons of discipline and hard work mixed with a little laughter. He was known to tell a joke or two with his blue eyes twinkling. He was someone you could trust and worked with honesty and integrity.
Will (Daddy) had a passion for wood working and enjoyed spending hours in his shop. His keen eye for detail was evident in the precision of his work. He often chose oak, cedar or mesquite wood with a specific project in mind. He intentionally polished each to perfection bringing out the natural beauty he could envision from the start. He built our house and with Mom at his side, made it our family home.
We will always treasure the many beautiful things he made for us with his own hands. The gifts he gave us from his heart will remain with us always until we see him again some glorious day. Three things will last forever: faith, hope, and love – and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
Will is preceded in death by his parents, W.J. (Jay) and Ruby D. Farris, brother, Charles Russell Farris, identical twin sons, Charles Wayne and Earl Dwayne Farris and brother-in-law, Jim King.
Those left to treasure his memory are his cherished wife Annetta, daughters, Cindy Tschudi and husband Marc, Diann Farris, Becky Hill and husband, Craig; grandsons, Jacob Daughtry and wife, Kaylee, Matt Addison, and Chase Hill and wife Kelli; great-grandsons, Carson Daughtry and Wyatt Hill; sister, Mayrene King and niece Laurie Sanders. He also has a host of great-nieces and nephews, cousins and numerous friends.
A private graveside service for family will be held at 10:00am at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 1:00pm at Southland Baptist Church.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Kim Childers for helping us spend precious time with our Daddy during his last days. Thank you also to Encompass Inpatient Rehab Hospital, Angelo Home Health, Hospice of San Angelo, and Eden EMS.
Memorials can be made to Water for All International (PO Box 1213, San Angelo, TX 76902, or waterforallinternational.org), Hospice of San Angelo, or a charity of your choice.
Graveside
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
10:00AM
Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens
4989 FM Highway 1223
San Angelo, TX 76905
Celebration Of Life
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
1:00PM
Southland Baptist Church
4300 Meadow Creek Trl.
San Angelo, TX 76904