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Donald Franklin Farris
August 28, 1948 ~ April 16, 2017 (age 68) 68 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Ron Walker
May 24, 2017 6:10 AM
My condolences.
Grew up with Bob and the family.
Grew up with Bob and the family.
Message from Karen Riotto
April 24, 2017 7:19 AM
Bette, so sorry for your loss. He was a great person and a good friend. May God's grace and love hold you closely.
A candle was lit by Karen Riotto
on April 24, 2017 7:08 AM
Shocked by this news and so sorry I did not know in time to attend his funeral. Don and I worked together at Giant Food and shared so many life stories and solutions for what was wrong and right with the world today. A gentle man with a heart of gold and full of faith. He enriched the life of anyone who knew him. Don, thank you for your friendship. Rest in peace. You will always be remembered.
Shocked by this news and so sorry I did not know in time to attend his funeral. Don and I worked together at Giant Food and shared so many life stories and solutions for what was wrong and right with the world today. A gentle man with a heart of gold and full of faith. He enriched the life of anyone who knew him. Don, thank you for your friendship. Rest in peace. You will always be remembered.
A candle was lit by Linda Peterson
on April 20, 2017 3:38 PM
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Life is just way to short and needs to be enjoyed each and every day. He was way to young. My love to all.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Life is just way to short and needs to be enjoyed each and every day. He was way to young. My love to all.
Message from Cindy & Vicky Lutman
April 19, 2017 10:30 PM
Our Moms met at Petworth Methodist Church in DC in the 1930's. Our Dads played baseball against each other in high school in West Virginia when Berkeley Springs played Great Cacapon. So that made the Lutman kids cousins with the Farris boys. We have fond memories of time spent at their house in Adelphi and at our cabin and their farm in West Virginia. We will remember Donnie as a kind, soft spoken, easy going man who loved his family, his friends and his country. Our hearts will be with you tomorrow Bobby and Kenny. We love you guys--always have.
A candle was lit by Mary L LaFreniere
on April 19, 2017 4:55 PM
A Disg Garden with fresh flowers was sent on April 19, 2017
You will be missed. Love KAthy Kelly Chamberlain, Janet Smith and Lori Ziska
A candle was lit by Toni Benton
on April 19, 2017 10:08 AM
I'm so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a kind, sensible, and gentle man, always one for a good conversation back in our days at Giant HQ, and with a continued "friendship" on FB.
Know that I'm praying for his family - for comfort and peace - during this difficult season. God bless you. ♥
I'm so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a kind, sensible, and gentle man, always one for a good conversation back in our days at Giant HQ, and with a continued "friendship" on FB.
Know that I'm praying for his family - for comfort and peace - during this difficult season. God bless you. ♥
Message from Guy
April 18, 2017 10:24 PM
Rest In Peace my friend. You are a hero and God will greet you with open arms.
Message from Wayne Best
April 18, 2017 6:02 PM
I only had the pleasure of meeting the man within the last few months but it was an honor. Rest In Peace my friend.
Message from Jeff Lutman
April 18, 2017 2:03 PM
I have had the honor of knowing Don Farris all my life as his mother and my mother were life long best friends. He was a soft spoken, gentle man who will be missed by everyone who knew him and loved him as I did. Don was 10 years older than I was and he was always my hero as long as I can remember. To a 10 year old in the sixties anyone with a 67 Corvette and a Harley was my hero. Then Don went to Vietnam and became a helicopter pilot and became my hero all over again when he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism. He and his crew made repeated landings in a hot LZ under intense enemy fire to rescue wounded Marines. I believe he rescued over 70 Marines that day... but I could tell he never really felt comfortable wearing the label of hero... in spite of the fact he was now in an elite club of hero's...
Later in life I was fortunate to be able to work with Don for several years in IT. I saw a different side of my friend and coworker as I watched him overcome the professional and personal challenges we all face in life. I learned the make of a man is not measured by the medal on his chest... but the metal in his heart. Don Farris was fortunate enough to have had both. We should all be so lucky to have a Don Farris in our life. I know I am... and I am a better man for it. And yes he is still my hero! The only difference is now when I look up to him... its because I know he is in heaven. Rest in peace my friend.
Later in life I was fortunate to be able to work with Don for several years in IT. I saw a different side of my friend and coworker as I watched him overcome the professional and personal challenges we all face in life. I learned the make of a man is not measured by the medal on his chest... but the metal in his heart. Don Farris was fortunate enough to have had both. We should all be so lucky to have a Don Farris in our life. I know I am... and I am a better man for it. And yes he is still my hero! The only difference is now when I look up to him... its because I know he is in heaven. Rest in peace my friend.
A Gracious Lavender Basket was sent on April 18, 2017
Don was a terrific friend and a wonderful person. We will always cherish the memories of good times spent with him. We're so sorry we can't be there, but please know you are in our thoughts. All our best, Ricki & Scott Kresan
Message from Michael Smallwood
April 18, 2017 12:20 PM
RIP Donald
A candle was lit by Deborah Mason
on April 18, 2017 8:52 AM
Message from Deborah Mason
April 17, 2017 3:23 PM
I had the privilege of working with Don at Giant Food in the IT Dept. We especially bonded since we are both Vietnam Era vets. Very saddened by this unexpected, sudden loss of a very nice guy. His bravery as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and his outstanding support of Veterans (doing Honor flight escorts to WWII memorial, etc) are to be respected and admired greatly. My sympathy to all his family and friends.
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