This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wcr1951_1 Surnames: McMackle, Flechman, Farris, Williams, Holloway, Carper Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.farris/2770/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Daily Press Hampton Roads, VA February 8, 2007 WILLIAMSBURG - Mr. William H. Farris, 88, was called home on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007. He began his life on March 24, 1918, and was the son of the late Branard and Betty Farris of Salem. Mr. Farris retired from the C&O Railroad after nearly 40 years of service. Before that, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Prior to moving to Williamsburg in 1990, Mr. and Mrs. Farris lived in Newport News and attended Parkview Baptist Church. Mr. Farris was a member of York River Baptist Church. He was a Mason, Scottish Rite Council 32 Degree, member of Bremond Lodge 241. Mr. Farris was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 61 years, Marion Virginia Ellis Farris; two sisters, Frances McMackle and Nora Flechman; five brothers, Leon, Duncan, Raymond, Paul and James Edward Farris; and one very dear grandson, Michael Douglas Williams, 19, of Williamsburg. He leaves to cherish his memory a sister, Betty Gaye Carper of Salem, and two daughters, Shirley Ann Ho! lloway and husband, Fay, of Gloucester and Brenda Joyce Williams and husband, Joe, of Williamsburg. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, officiated by the Rev. Bill Cashman. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the York River Baptist Church Building Fund, 8201 Croaker Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.