Mr. Farrish was a member of the First Baptist Church. He had been a resident of Greenwood for the past 15 years. A former resident of Itta Bena, he retired from farming in 1974.
A veteran of World War II, where he served in the U.S. Army, Mr. Farrish was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Euries Gordon Farrish; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Lou Pike of Memphis and Mrs. Bessie Killebrew of Cruger; and a brother, Jessie Farrish of Liberty.
The Rev. Al Finch, the Rev. Bill Patten and Jim Little will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Carrollton
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Pike, Johnny Pike, Bobby Killebrew, Wayne Killebrew, Robert Farrish, Julius Farrish, Howard Grittman and James W. Philley.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Baraca Sunday school class at First Baptist Church.
The family has requested that memorials be sent to the American Lung Association.
The Greenwood Commonwealth
Greenwood, Mississippi
30 Aug 1985, Fri • Page 2
Contributor: Beth Austin (46931774) • [email protected]
Mr. Farrish was a member of the First Baptist Church. He had been a resident of Greenwood for the past 15 years. A former resident of Itta Bena, he retired from farming in 1974.
A veteran of World War II, where he served in the U.S. Army, Mr. Farrish was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Euries Gordon Farrish; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Lou Pike of Memphis and Mrs. Bessie Killebrew of Cruger; and a brother, Jessie Farrish of Liberty.
The Rev. Al Finch, the Rev. Bill Patten and Jim Little will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Carrollton
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Pike, Johnny Pike, Bobby Killebrew, Wayne Killebrew, Robert Farrish, Julius Farrish, Howard Grittman and James W. Philley.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Baraca Sunday school class at First Baptist Church.
The family has requested that memorials be sent to the American Lung Association.
The Greenwood Commonwealth
Greenwood, Mississippi
30 Aug 1985, Fri • Page 2
Contributor: Beth Austin (46931774) • [email protected]
Family Members
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Gibb B. Farrish
1889–1926
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Willie Hazel Farrish
1891–1969
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Dr George C. Farrish
1894–1953
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Hattie Lee Farrish Day
1897–1967
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Ollie Belle Farrish Myers Holly
1900–1980
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Elijah Frank Farrish
1903–1978
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John D. Farrish
1905–1957
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Bessie Farrish Killebrew
1910–1994
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Jessie James Farrish
1912–1992
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Mrs Emma Lou Farrish Pike
1915–2010
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