Teddy M.

Farris

Teddy M. Farris son of the late Cora Ola Ratliff Farris and James Farris was born in Ellington, Missouri, on April 28, 1936. He departed this life at his residence in Bunker, Missouri, on June 20, 2017, at the age of 81.

On October 28, 1956, in Eminence, Missouri, Ted was united in marriage to Virginia Sue Ipock and to this union four sons were born. She preceded him in death on June 6, 2011. Ted was a member of the Sugar Tree Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed attending church, digging roots and going on four wheeler rides. Ted's greatest joy was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, Christopher Farris, four brothers, Lynn, Lessie, Wessie and Jesse Lee Farris, three sisters, Willie Sutterfield, Manalene Nettleton and Neoma Counts.

Ted is survived by three sons, Mike Farris and companion, Janice Clapp of Salem, Missouri, Ben Farris and wife Susan of Bunker, Missouri, Steve Farris and companion, Tammy Evans of Bunker, Missouri, Daughter-in-Law, Cathy Farris of Strafford, Missouri, 11 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. Ted will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: June 22nd 9 AM at Sugar Tree Grove Baptist
Funeral services following at 11 AM
Minister: Pastor Sam Handlang
Burial: Farris Family Cemetery
Pallbearers: Garry Farris, Lucas Farris, Johnny Farris, Michael Farris, Christopher Farris and Kendall Wisdom.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri