Howard had many talents and often said he was blessed to be able to work hard his whole life. As a carpenter he built and remodeled hundreds of homes and businesses primarily in Marion, Taylor, Washington, Boyle, Mercer and Lincoln Counties. He continued his second job and hobby of farming and raising cattle into his mid-eighties.
Howard was a long time member of Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church and served in many capacities. He was ordained as a Deacon on June 28th, 1959 and provided many life lessons to his students in Sunday -School, while faithfully teaching well into his eighties.
Howard was a shrewd man and lived the golden rule. While he was always given to a bit of mischievousness and a joke, he was also known for standing for what was right and what he believed.
When asked recently what he would change if he could live life over, Howard replied, “Not a thing! I have lived a good life and God has always provided and taken care of me.”
Howard was preceded in death by his parents R.L. and Sarah Francis Farris, three brothers, Ingram, Chuck and Jim and a son Samuel Gary Farris.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Dorothy Jean Farris (Rice), two sons Mike (Wanda) and Mark (Debbie) of Lebanon. Two daughters Joy (Rick) McCubbin of Bowling Green, Susan (Todd) Hood of Elizabethtown, KY. Eight Grandchildren Jason (Hillary) Farris, Michelle Farris (Bren), Melissa (Jason) Brown, Natalie Farris, McKenzie (Todd) Hardin, Courey (Tony) Hunyh, Alex (Whitney) McCubbin, Jacob (Kelsey) Hood. Eleven Great-Grandchildren Kaitlyn (Joey) Walker, Elijah Brown, Clay Farris, Ema Farris, Shelby Farris, Maddie Hardin, Riley Hardin, Hudson Hunyh, Elsie Hunyh, Xander McCubbin and Easton McCubbin. Three Great-Great Grandchildren Holton Walker, Elodie Walker and Elizabeth Rose Farris.
Howard was also fortunate to have outstanding caregivers. He loved, appreciated and considered each one family. Susan, Sheila, Joyce and Betty, thank you for your love and compassionate support which enabled Howard to remain in his home on the farm as long as possible.
The funeral service for Mr. William Howard Farris will be Friday April 26th, 2019 at Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church in Lebanon, KY at 1 PM in the afternoon with burial in the New Market Cemetery. Brother Steve Skaggs will officiate.
Visitation will be from 4 PM to 8 PM on Thursday April 25th at Bosley Funeral Home in Lebanon, KY and will continue on Friday morning at Muldraugh Hill Baptist Church beginning at 10 AM.
His family would like to thank his friends and the staff at Family Internal Medicine and the Village of Lebanon with special thanks to Dr. Salem George and Dr. David George.
The family encourages memorial contributions be made to Hosparus Health Green River at HosparusHealth.org