CHARLES O'BRIEN FARRIS

FEBRUARY 28TH, 1938 – SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2023

Charles O'Brien Farris, age 85, of Southern Pines, NC passed away at First Health Moore Regional Hospital on September 4, 2023. Charles was born in Smyth County, VA, February 28, 1938, to James Leonard Farris and Ella Talbert Farris. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in science.

Charles is survived by his wife, Betty Jean McKinney Farris, of Southern Pines, NC; children, Steve Farris (Hope), of Saltville, VA., Carl Farris, of Avery Co, NC, and Alex Farris (Brenda) of Robbins, NC; brother, Jervis Farris (Linda), of Greensboro, NC; stepchildren, Kenneth Whitaker (Christine), of Longs, SC, Roy K. Whitaker (Pam) of Carthage, NC and Karen Pyrtle of Siler City, NC. Grandchildren, Rachel Farris Crosby (Eric), Ian Farris (Sophia) and Kimberlee Farris; step-grandchildren, Sheridan Whitaker, Connor Whitaker, Daniel Whitaker, Rachel Whitaker Lopez (Michael), Caroline Pyrtle, Lauren Sullivan (Richard), Kelly Reardon Queen (Theo), as well as several great-grandchildren.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, James Leonard Farris and Ella Talbert Farris; Blanche E. Trent, mother of his children; daughter, Valerie Farris Whitaker; daughter-in-law, Rita Farris; stepson, Keith Whitaker (Tina) and step-granddaughter, Ashley Pyrtle.

Charles was a kind, intelligent and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be missed by all.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the Farris Family Cemetery, 965 Cedar Branch Rd., Saltville, VA. Everyone is asked to please meet at the cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. The D.R. Henderson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Charles O'Brien Farris.