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Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Private burial at Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville
Swede Farris, 84, of Louisville passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015, at his rural home, Louisville, Illinois. He was born September 1, 1931, the second son of Albert and Loretta (Simmons) Farris.
On November 7, 1954, he married Joy Beals. He was a life-long farmer, raising cattle, hogs and grain. He thoroughly enjoyed his animals and made sure they had the best of care. He was an avid fan of college sports and held season tickets for over twenty years to basketball and football games at the University of Illinois. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Louisville, Illinois. On September 5, 2000, he was united in marriage with Billie (Bounds) Ross.
Swede is survived by his wife of Louisville; daughters, Teresa (Jeff) Henderson, Champaign, Illinois; Karon (Jim) Stanfield and Sharon (Alan) Porter both of Louisville, Illinois; Grandchildren, Chance (Estela) Simms, Palatine, Illinois; Alexandria Porter and special friend, Josh Rakers, Pinckneyville, Illinois; Brogan (Brittany) Simms, Ashton (Cody) Connerley, Ariel Porter, Jarrett Stanfield, and Chloe Kessler all of Louisville, Illinois; great-granddaughter, Emelyn Simms, Palatine, Illinois; former son-in-law, Ted Whitehead, Flora, Illinois; step-daughters, Carrie Watson, Springfield, Illinois and Lori (Jeff) Kyker, Maryland Heights, Missouri; step grand-children, Amare’ Watson, Springfield, Illinois and Elena Kyker, Maryland Heights, Missouri; brother, Les Farris and special friend, Nancy Morris, Marion, Illinois; nephews, Gary (Judi) Farris, Long Beach, California and Greg Farris, Marion, Illinois; and niece, Gail Farris, Marion, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; daughter, Lisa Lynn Whitehead; and two grandsons, Adam Nicolas Whitehead and Shay Alan Porter.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, Illinois, with Phil Poe and Ben VanHyning officiating. There will be no visitation. Private burial will take place in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Illinois.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saddle Mountain Christian Mission or HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospice, Effingham, Illinois and will be received by Frank and Bright Funeral Home, 500 North Main Street, Flora, Illinois. Condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.frankandbright.com.
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Billie, I just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my prayers and are extended my deepest sympathy.
Good to see you today. Take care and remember the song you wrote and sang for me "God Will See You Through". See page 145-146 of the Hedges book. Love and best wishes. Mom
Billie and Family: We just wanted to let you know we are so sorry for your loss. His pain is gone now and he is at peace. Our prayers go up for you and your family at this difficult time.
Billie, We are so sorry for your loss. Will be keeping you in my prayers.
To the family of Swede Farris, prayers go out. Always enjoyed when he came on Sunday nights to Bible study. He didn't say much but he knew the Bible. Prayers of comfort go up. Hold on to your memories. God Bless you Dennis Hampsten family
Our deepest condolences to you, Billie, and all of Swede's loved ones as well. We pray our God will bring comfort to you all in this time of sorrow. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
I am sorry to hear of I am sorry to hear of Swede"s passing. I go back a long ways to high school with Les and Swede. I had many fun times at their farm. My sympathy to the family. He is not suffering any more. Bill Brewer
So sorry for your loss. May God bless you and comfort you at this time.
Teresa, Karon, Sharon; We are sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families
Sharon & family Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
To the family: Sorry for your loss. Although I didn't know him extremely well, I always respected him for what he stood for. My prayer is that he meets his daughter Lisa.
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you and praying for God's comfort.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!
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