James Martin Farris

James Martin Farris, the son of Walter and Retta Maude (Masters) Farris, was born September 15, 1938 at Hilham, Tennessee. He passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home in Hartshorn, Missouri at the age of 82 years and 25 days.

James was united in marriage to Patrica Marie Pelc in White Church, Missouri on September 28, 1963. To their union three children were born, Cynthia Lynn, Andrew Martin and Michelle Lea.

James faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era and was always proud of his service.

James was a meticulous woodworker and master gardener, many family members and friends received the fruits of his labor. He worked as a millwright at General Motors in Dayton, Ohio for 28 years until he retired. He then moved to Hartshorn in 1995 where he spent his time tending to the cattle, working in his garden and making numerous wooden works of art.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Retta Maude Farris.

James is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Cynthia Brown, Andrew Farris and Michelle Niswonger; grandchildren, Levi, Kyle and Kelsey Niswonger; Katheryn, Jessica and Rebecca Crane; Lauren, Miranda and Elijah Farris; Kylie and Alex Beckett; great-grandchildren, Braxton and Emelia Lipscomb; as well as his sister, Ruth Smith.

James will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him.