Donald Lee Farris, 44, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in Fayetteville. He was born April 3, 1968 in Stillwater, OK the son of Richard Lee and Karen Sue Bonebrake Farris.
He owned Don’s Automotive of Fayetteville and was an avid Razorback fan.
Survivors include his wife, Tascha Farris of the home; 4-children, Mykael Farris, Madison Farris, Jonathan Farris and Jackson Farris all of Fayetteville; 1-step-daughter, Chelsea Hurst of Fayetteville; 1-sister, Patti Farris of Sapulpa, OK; his father, Richard Lee Farris of Yale, OK and his mother and step=father, Karen Spain and John Buck of Mannford, OK.
Visitation will be Friday from 2~4 PM Friday.
While words seem inadequate at this time, please know your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you so much Teresa – I really appreciate you kind words and hope to hear from you soon. Tascha
Cecilia Harris, Gordon & Sally Harris & Joshua Jones of Tulsa, OK all send their deepest condolences. Donnie was a good man. He will be missed!
Thank you so much – I appreciate all your support and love. T
Tascha,
We are so terribly sorry for your sudden loss. I just don’t have the words. In the short time that I knew Donnie it was obvious that he was totally crazy about you. You are very lucky to experience that kind of love. Please take care of you. It will get better.
You have been a rock for me throughout these rough waters – I can only believe that you were placed in my life strategically and I look forward to our friendship growing…xoxo
Tascha and family, I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of Donnie. I am so very sorry. This must be very difficult for you. Donnie was such a kind man. Please remember that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. If there is anything at all that I can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask. Peace be with you and your family.
Tony Waller
Tony…..you have been spoiling me rotten with your abundant love and encouraging words. I cannot tell you how much love and respect I feel for my husband when I hear these words spoken in reference to him….I am so lucky to have been with him for the past 11 years – as we both grew and settled into our place of Zen. I desperately miss him.
May the God of Peace comfort you during this difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers.
Pamela Hord, Ocean Pines, MD
Thank you much Pam – I can’t believe you are in MD! Hope to hear from you in the near future 🙂 Tascha
Tascha, we are unable to make it out but know that we are praying for you. I hope that you can find peace in the coming days, and reach out for support from those that are close by. Please call if you need to talk … Our prayers and hugs come to you long distance. I’m so sorry to hear the news. Gretchen
You are so sweet Gretchen – I know Donnie really enjoyed that last trip to Blenko, especially meeting both of you and l truly appreciate your kind words. I will try to find peace…and I actually have glimpsed moments of absolute clarity, hand in hand with a complete calmness of body…moments when I am truly confident that he is holding my hand, encouraging me as I make decisions for us that I never thought I would be making alone…..ever.
The house has been covered with people – it started at 8am Wednesday and began slowing Saturday. Tonight I am spending the rest of this evening with Chelsea (daughter) and Jax (son) – the first opp we have had to come together and just sit as a family since Donnie left.. A hard day. Thank you though for your kind words – truly appreciate them.
Dear Karen, Sue, Pattie and family, We are so sorry to hear about Donnie.You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and be with you all.
Thank you so very much Mary. We appreciate all the prayers and thoughts thru this nightmare. We are trying to get thru this. Love Karen and Patti
Dear friend, my heart hurts for you. And though I know nothing I can do or say can take away the pain, hurt, and loss-please know that do many people including our whole family is praying for you. And we will be here for you always! No matter the time of day, we are here. You have been my friend forever. I love you. Donnie was the nicest man to us. Willing to help bc he wanted to. A man of many words, but his character spoke louder.
Karen and family,
We are are so sorry to hear about Donnie. Please know that we will remember you all in our prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have been out-of-town and just read about it late last night. Tascha, Jackson and all the family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Tascha,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Donnie was awesome to me and my family and helped me whenever I called. If you need any help with anything I would be more than happy to help in any way I can. Donnie was a good man and I am glad to remain a customer of yours now and help keep his dreams alive.
Haley
Thank you so much Haley – I look forward to meeting you. I have always known how wonderful Donnie was, but I have a new appreciation for just how many people he touched in this positive way. Everyone who knew him lost so much that day… it has helped us heal to work in his shop and hear from all of you – so thank you again. Talk with you soon, I hope (just use his phone # – it will remain the main line for Don’s Automotive). – Tascha Farris
I’ve known Donnie for years. He was a great man and a very hard worker. One of the nicest, most honest guys I have ever met. I have seen him go out of his way to help total strangers. My wife’s car broke down while I was in Iraq and she couldnt get ahold of anyone but him, and he came to her, fixed it, and didnt even charge her. My sincerest condolences to the family, and anyone else who is grieving the loss of this wonderful man. I will miss him dearly.