David Robertson Farris
1944-2003
David Robertson Farris, 58, of Ashland, Ky., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, in King's Daughters Medical Center.
Mr. Farris was born Oct. 2, 1944, in Shelbyville, Ky., a son of Mary L. Farris of Ashland and the late Owens R. Farris.
He moved to Ashland in 1948. He was also preceded in death by his younger brother, Greg Farris.
His survivors include his wife of 33 years, Phyllis Weis Farris of Ashland; his son, Mark Anthony David Farris (Heather Dawn) of Ashland; a brother, Don Farris (Bobbie), also of Ashland; and grandchildren, Mykal Farris and Dakota Patterson.
He was a manager of Borden-Burger Restaurant (BBF), employed at Union Wire Rope (Division of Armco), and American National Rubber.
His family and grandchildren were his life.
He enjoyed sports and collected baseball cards.
He was a devout member of Moore Street Tabernacle since 1975, where he served as a board member, trustee and treasurer.
He was also a U.S. Army veteran, where he served as Sergeant E-5.
Visitation will be at Steen Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel, 1501 Central Ave., Ashland, tonight, Sept. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dale Maddy and Rev. Jerry Dickerson officiating. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens with military rites by VFW Post 93 of Kenova, W.Va.
Friends may make contributions to the Moore Street Tabernacle, 2608 Moore St., Ashland, Ky. Condolences may be made to steenfuneralhomes.com
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