Robert Farris Obituary (1940 - 2011)

Robert Farris, 71, of Assumption, died Saturday, November 5, 2011 in Heritage Manor-Pana. He was born July 21, 1940 in Brownstown, IL, the son of Ransom O. Hazel E. Denton Farris. He lived in the Pana and Assumption area most of his life. Robert was a retired welder at Caterpillar, and a member of the United Auto Workers #751. Robert married Mary Kay DeClerk and they later divorced. He is survived by his sons: Bob Farris, Jr. wife Tammy, Duneden, FL and Brad Farris, Assumption, IL; daughters: Tammy Little husband Scott, Clearwater, FL; Jackie Osgood husband, Bruce, Kernersville, NC; and Susie Jordan husband Glen, Assumption, IL; sister-in-law: Pattie Farris, Assumption, IL; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald C. Farris. Funeral Information Cremation rites will be accorded and a private graveside service will be held at a later date.