Oliver Vernon Farris
August 10, 1930 ~ January 15, 2020
Oliver Vernon Farris, 89, of Russellville, was called home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Capital Region Medical Center.
He was born to Emil and Ethel (Blank) Farris on August 10, 1930.
He was united in marriage on August 4, 1954, to Mary Ann Scheperle who preceded him in death.
Vernon served his country in the United States Navy. He was also a school bus driver, mechanic including many years at Tombkins Implement, and a life-long farmer.
Survivors include two sons, Toomie (Michael Marcum) Farris, Indianapolis, IN; Rick Farris, Russellville; grandchildren, Jamie (Lannie) Sullivan, Jesse (Angela) Farris, Jodi (Mike) Harrison, Shawnee Farris, Alex Marcum; great-grandchildren who where his pride of joy, Lawson Sullivan, Lydia Sullivan, Caden Farris, Dane Farris, Lily Farris, Clayton Harrison, Caleb Harrison; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Ann; two brothers, Clifford and Virgle Farris; great-granddaughter, Grace Farris; and a grandson, Drew Marcum.
Special thanks to Donna Farris, Hospice Compassus, and other family members for the Extraordinary care provided to Vernon.
Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville with Rev. Guy Thomas officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in Enloe Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Central Missouri Honor Flight.
Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.scrivnermorrowrussellville.com website.
He was born to Emil and Ethel (Blank) Farris on August 10, 1930.
He was united in marriage on August 4, 1954, to Mary Ann Scheperle who preceded him in death.
Vernon served his country in the United States Navy. He was also a school bus driver, mechanic including many years at Tombkins Implement, and a life-long farmer.
Survivors include two sons, Toomie (Michael Marcum) Farris, Indianapolis, IN; Rick Farris, Russellville; grandchildren, Jamie (Lannie) Sullivan, Jesse (Angela) Farris, Jodi (Mike) Harrison, Shawnee Farris, Alex Marcum; great-grandchildren who where his pride of joy, Lawson Sullivan, Lydia Sullivan, Caden Farris, Dane Farris, Lily Farris, Clayton Harrison, Caleb Harrison; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Ann; two brothers, Clifford and Virgle Farris; great-granddaughter, Grace Farris; and a grandson, Drew Marcum.
Special thanks to Donna Farris, Hospice Compassus, and other family members for the Extraordinary care provided to Vernon.
Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville with Rev. Guy Thomas officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in Enloe Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Central Missouri Honor Flight.
Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.scrivnermorrowrussellville.com website.
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Vernon was my absolute favorite customer! I will miss him so much!! He reminded me of my dad right down to the bibs he wore! I always looked forward to the days he would come in and sit for hours just to talk and tell me stories. He would talk to me about his old times and he never failed to ask about my mom and try to make me feel better about her illness, sitting with him was like being with my dad. Vernon was a character for sure , he always made me laugh. He was one of the nicest men I have known and he will truly be missed . My deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to his family .
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you
Toomie, and Rick. So sorry for your loss. Vernon was a great neighbor and friend.
I’m so sorry to hear of Vernon’s death. I, too, enjoyed his stories. I remember he was always happy. You have my condolences. Nancy (Proctor) Street
We are so sadden by your loss ! My family wants you to know we are with you all today ! Our prayers are with the family ! Such a difficult time ! God bless you all . The Herbert and McDowell family
Toomie & Rick – So sorry to hear about Vernon. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Dale & Carol (Loesch) Fischer
To all of Vernon’s family we extend our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts have been with all of you. He was a friendly man and loved to joke around when he visited. Ray and Fern Kirchner