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Thomas Lee “Tom” Farris
7 Nov 1943 – 8 Nov 2024
| Birth | 7 Nov 1943 |
| Death | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Cemetery | Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum Fort Worth , Tarrant County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | GaylerSmith17 on 05 Feb 2025 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/279436631 |
Bio
Thomas Lee Farris November 7, 1943 - November 8, 2024 Thomas Lee Farris passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00 p.m at Greenwood Live Oak Chapel. Tom was born on November 7, 1943 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Neil and Maxine Farris. He was a graduate of the 1962 class of Lander Valley High School in Wyoming. He attended the University of Denver and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1966 with a degree in accounting. He then received his Juris Doctorate degree from Southern Methodist University in 1969. After graduation, he relocated to Fort Worth and began his career with McDonald, Sanders, Wynn, Ginsburg, Phillips and Maddox. In 1979 he established his own law practice, teaming with several other attorneys over the years. In 1992, his daughter Tamara Farris Gordon joined this practice and remained until her death in March 2013. Tom was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, a long time member of Rivercrest Country Club where he enjoyed playing tennis for 40 plus years. He was a member of All Saint's Episcopal Church where he served on the Vestry 1973-76, Chancellor from 1976-79, he also served on the board of All Saint's Episcopal School. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Tammy. He is survived by his loving wife Darlene; his daughter Paige (Ed) Chisholm; his grandchildren Tara and Patrick Gordon, Farris and Kaylee Chisholm; his brothers Clyde (Becky) Farris of West Linn, OR and Scott (Patti) Farris of Sacramento, CA; his sister Jan (Gil) Mallery of West Linn, OR; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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