John Samuel Farrar "Sammy"
05/29/1944 - 03/10/2023
SERVICE: Saturday, March 18, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM Roanoke Zion RZUA Church, 3884 Highway Nine-0-three, Bracey, VA 23919 Rev. Mack Talley, Officiating
INTERMENT: Church Cemetery
MR. JOHN SAMUEL FARRAR, affectionately called “Sammy,” was born May 29, 1944 in Mecklenburg County, VA to the late Lillian Coles Farrar Davis and the late John William Farrar. God called him home in the early morning of Friday, March 10, 2023 at Bon Secours Community Hospice House, North Chesterfield, VA. He was also preceded in death by his siblings- Classie M. Farrar, Pettus L. and Clifton W. Farrar, Sr.
John was baptized at an early age and joined Venture Grove Baptist Church, Bracey, VA. He was a graduate of the former East End High School, South Hill, VA and he attended St. Paul’s College, Lawrenceville, VA where he played football.
John was joined in holy matrimony to Clara M. Hendrick on July 29, 1967 and to this union two daughters were born.
John was employed by Hercules, Inc. for 34 years until his retirement. He volunteered as a Coach at Ettrick Park, Matoaca Middle School, and Matoaca High School. He was an avid sport’s fan who loved those Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Braves. He also loved spending time with his family, gardening, fishing, singing and listening to gospel music.
“Sammy” leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Clara of the home; two daughters- Alesia F. (Gerald) Meredith, South Chesterfield, VA and Simone D. Farrar, High Point, NC; three grandchildren- Krishaan A. Tyree, High Point, NC; Mystique J. Meredith and Marques I. Meredith, South Chesterfield, VA; one great-granddaughter, Brisa B. Tyree, Archdale, NC; one godson- Sylvester Farrar, South Hill, VA; three sisters- Rosa M. Farrar, Clement, NJ; Muriel J. (Rev. Mack) Talley, Boydton, VA and Inez Farrar, Elkton, MD; three brothers- Richard W. Farrar, South Hill, VA; Allen Michael Farrar, Clarksville, TN; and Walter Farrar, Lawton, OK; two sisters-in-law, Gracie Farrar and Teresa G. Hendrick, both of South Hill, VA; one aunt- Lola (Al) Conners of NJ, and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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