Samuel E. Farris Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Samuel E. Farris of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Samuel left this world on September 30, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his son Jonathan Michael Farris; his parents, Isaac Howard and Doris Ann Walters Farris; and his parents-in-law, James Leonard and Billie Metcalf Speake.

He is survived by: his wife Sarah Dixie Speake Farris; his children, Nancy Farris, Chris Farris (Dana), Tim Farris (Bridgett), Jeff Farris (Shannon) and Jamie Farris (Misty); his daughter-in-law Susan Farris; his grandchildren, Colton Farris, Chance Farris (Elizabeth), Callie Farris Wilson (Grant), Abby Farris, Madelyn Farris, Dru Wilson (Logan), John Blakeney (Conner), Tanner Blakeney, Paige Farris and Tyler Jordan; his siblings, Ike Farris (Dottie), Helen Davis (Ott), Faye Heathcock and Patricia Sutton (Randall); and his caregiver Mimi Gale. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 at 4:30 PM at the St. Fabian Catholic Church (9 St. Fabian Way, Hattiesburg, MS 39402). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, October 3rd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 3rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Fabian Catholic Church Building Fund, 9 Saint Fabian Way, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 or Asbury Hospice House, 304 S 40th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39402.