Obituary for Herbert Lee Farrar
Mr. Herbert Lee Farrar, age 90 of South Hill, died Friday, October 14, 2022 at
his home. He is survived by his daughter, Beth Farrar-Lett (Corey); his faithful and
loving companion, Dottie Collins; sister-in-law, Mary B. Farrar, and his beloved
dog, Sophie. Herbert Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Ferguson
Farrar; his parents, William Lee and Estelle Farrar; his siblings, Nita Hughes,
Catherine Farrar, William E "Billy" Farrar; niece Nita Edmonds and nephew, William E. “Bill” Farrar, Jr.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Desiree for the 3 ½ years
of dedicated care that she has given Herbert Lee.
Herbert Lee was well known in the community of South Hill, as that is where he
was born and chose to spend his entire life. He served in the US Air Force during
the Korean Conflict, and was a faithful member of South Hill United Methodist
Church. During his lifetime, he had a diverse array of careers from co-
owner/operator of Virginia Warehouse, owner/broker of the former Farrar
Auction & Realty, and owner of Herbert L Farrar Funeral Home & Cremation
Services, Inc. where he worked side by side with his daughter. Herbert was also
active in several civic organizations including a lifetime member of Southside
Rescue Squad, past president of South Hill Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow
recipient, member of the American Legion, former member of the board of
directors for First VA Bank, former president of Southside Virginia Tobacco Board
of Trade, and a former member of the Salvation Army. When you looked at his
career and participation in organizations, it’s easy to recognize this was a man
with a huge heart, a warm smile and was ready and willing to lend a helping hand
whenever and wherever he could. Herbert Lee always felt honored to help others
whether it was for a charity auction, lunch buddies at the local school, ringing the
bell for the Salvation Army or just checking on shut-in’s to see what they may
need. Many will remember him for the thousands of flags he would place
throughout his town in celebration of the 4th of July as he knew the price of
freedom. He loved his country, his community and most of all his family and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted on October 17, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Farrar
Funeral Home with interment to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will
receive friends 12:00 till 2:00 at the funeral home. Memorial considerations
in his memory may be directed to Southside Rescue Squad, South Hill Rotary Club
Scholarship Fund or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be
shared at www.farrarfuneralhome.net. Farrar Funeral Home of South Hill is
serving the family.
his home. He is survived by his daughter, Beth Farrar-Lett (Corey); his faithful and
loving companion, Dottie Collins; sister-in-law, Mary B. Farrar, and his beloved
dog, Sophie. Herbert Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Ferguson
Farrar; his parents, William Lee and Estelle Farrar; his siblings, Nita Hughes,
Catherine Farrar, William E "Billy" Farrar; niece Nita Edmonds and nephew, William E. “Bill” Farrar, Jr.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Desiree for the 3 ½ years
of dedicated care that she has given Herbert Lee.
Herbert Lee was well known in the community of South Hill, as that is where he
was born and chose to spend his entire life. He served in the US Air Force during
the Korean Conflict, and was a faithful member of South Hill United Methodist
Church. During his lifetime, he had a diverse array of careers from co-
owner/operator of Virginia Warehouse, owner/broker of the former Farrar
Auction & Realty, and owner of Herbert L Farrar Funeral Home & Cremation
Services, Inc. where he worked side by side with his daughter. Herbert was also
active in several civic organizations including a lifetime member of Southside
Rescue Squad, past president of South Hill Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow
recipient, member of the American Legion, former member of the board of
directors for First VA Bank, former president of Southside Virginia Tobacco Board
of Trade, and a former member of the Salvation Army. When you looked at his
career and participation in organizations, it’s easy to recognize this was a man
with a huge heart, a warm smile and was ready and willing to lend a helping hand
whenever and wherever he could. Herbert Lee always felt honored to help others
whether it was for a charity auction, lunch buddies at the local school, ringing the
bell for the Salvation Army or just checking on shut-in’s to see what they may
need. Many will remember him for the thousands of flags he would place
throughout his town in celebration of the 4th of July as he knew the price of
freedom. He loved his country, his community and most of all his family and
friends.
Funeral services will be conducted on October 17, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Farrar
Funeral Home with interment to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will
receive friends 12:00 till 2:00 at the funeral home. Memorial considerations
in his memory may be directed to Southside Rescue Squad, South Hill Rotary Club
Scholarship Fund or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be
shared at www.farrarfuneralhome.net. Farrar Funeral Home of South Hill is
serving the family.