James Arthur Farr

Anna - James Arthur Farr, 81, of Anna, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Mulberry Manor in Anna, Illinois. James was born September 15, 1933 in Egypt, Mississippi, to William McKinley and Josephine (Fowler) Farr. He is survived by four sisters, Nellie Mae Bennett, Carbondale, Dora Jean Farr, New York, NY, Irene Graves, Woodbine, NJ, and Hazel Farr, Woodbine, NJ; one brother Arzell Huggins, Westpoint, MI; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews he referred to as "all my kids." He is preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, William Jr, Oscar, Calvin and Dempsey. James had many challenges and physical limitations, but a strong spirit and a great big heart. He enjoyed going out to eat and being outside, listening to gospel music and singing and playing his harmonica for everyone. The loves of James' life were his family, caregivers and his friends, who will remember him fondly for his passion and his humor and his bravery. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2015, at Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale, with Rev. Ed Lee officiating. Inurnment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale. Family and friends may call upon the funeral home from Noon until the time of service on Monday.



Service:



1:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015



Meredith Funeral Home Carbondale, Illinois







Visitation:



Noon - 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2015



Meredith Funeral Home Carbondale, Illinois