John Riley Farr Obituary
In loving memory of John Riley Farr of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, who departed this world on January 5, 2025 at the age of 89. John Riley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Riley Farr to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Farr and Ada Farr; his son Benjamin Riley Farr; his grandson Luke Hodges Farr; and his sister Sharon Patt.
He is survived by: his wife Georgia Farr; his sons, Howard McKinley Farr (Sharon) and Mark Farr (Rene); and his brother Richard Malone. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Northside Christian Church (4008 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Greenwood Cemetery (3500 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Northside Christian Church.
