Leonard Joel Farris
Leonard Joel Farris, 65, formerly of Colcord, Okla., died July 12, 2020, at his home in Chelsea, Okla.
He was born Aug. 29, 1954, in Melber, Ky., to Henry William Farris and Mary Leota Crouch Farris. He married Patricia Ann Clark on April 22, 1977. He was a cabinet maker by trade and a minister of the Free Holiness denomination and was a member of the Trinity Holiness Church in Chelsea, Okla. He enjoyed gardening, farming, cattle, fishing, hunting and loved music, especially playing his guitar.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Ryan Farris.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Farris of the home; five sons, David Farris and wife Holly of Jay, Okla., Jeffrey Farris and wife Melissa of Blue Jacket, Okla., Derek Farris and wife Callie of Grandfield, Okla., Zachary Farris and wife Lashonda of Chelsea, Okla., and Jared Farris and wife Diana of Vancleave, Miss.; two daughters, Latasha Moore and husband Aaron , and Kaycie Farris, all of Chelsea, Okla.; three brothers, Paul Farris of Sallisaw, Okla., Leroy Farris of Bunch, Okla., and Arbrie Farris of Marble City, Okla.; two sisters, Freda Hunter and Marilyn Downing, both of Marble City; and 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 16 at First Assembly of God in Jay, Okla., with Gerald Anderson and Kenton Rowe officiating. Burial was at Dickson Cemetery in Cherokee City, Ark., with Dan Roberts officiating.
An online guest book is available at www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.
Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs was in charge of arrangements.