Obituary for William Edward "Billy" Farrar
William Edward “Billy” Farrar, age 89 of South Hill, died Saturday, Oct 19, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Lee Farrar of the home; a son, William Edward “Bill” Farrar, Jr. and grandson, Braydie Farrar who was the apple of his eye. Also surviving is a brother, Herbert Lee Farrar of South Hill and a dear friend, Wanda Baird Hodges. “Billy” was preceded in death by his parents William Lee and Estelle Crocker Farrar and sisters, Nita F Hughes and Lt. Col. Catherine L. Farrar, USAF.
Mr. Farrar was co-owner of Virginia Warehouse in South Hill and a farmer. He loved working at the tobacco warehouse, the farm, all types of livestock, spending time in the garden and dancing. Billy was a veteran having served in the USAF.
A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, October 22 at 2pm at Farrar Funeral Home in South Hill. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until time of service. The family requests memorial considerations be directed to Lake Country SPCA, P O Box 14, Clarksville, VA 23927. Online condolences may be placed at www.farrarfuneralhome.net. Farrar Funeral Home of South Hill is serving the Farrar family.
Mr. Farrar was co-owner of Virginia Warehouse in South Hill and a farmer. He loved working at the tobacco warehouse, the farm, all types of livestock, spending time in the garden and dancing. Billy was a veteran having served in the USAF.
A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, October 22 at 2pm at Farrar Funeral Home in South Hill. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until time of service. The family requests memorial considerations be directed to Lake Country SPCA, P O Box 14, Clarksville, VA 23927. Online condolences may be placed at www.farrarfuneralhome.net. Farrar Funeral Home of South Hill is serving the Farrar family.