Dwight Farris, 97, of Bunker Hill, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 8:20 am. He was born April 25, 1926, in Madison, to Henry Martin Farris and Nellie Marie Griffith Farris. He married Ruth Hazelip Farris on April 29, 1949. She preceded him in death on June 1, 2017.
He was retired after having been a carpenter. Dwight was a Veteran of the US Navy, after having serviced during WWII. He loved gardening, flowers, reading his bible, and praying daily. Dwight enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Kay Eastman of Reading, PA, Bill (Pat) Farris of Bunker Hill, Sue (Ed) Warren of Bunker Hill, Vicky (Perry) Smith of Cypress, TX, Jim (Diane) Farris of Bunker Hill, grandchildren, Kevin (Susan) Eastman, Stephen (Laura) Eastman, Bradley (Sara) Eastman, Jamie (John) Listello, Michael (Sarah) Farris, Darin (Kristen) Warren, Joseph (Wendy) Warren, Lindy Smith, Kyle Smith, Russty (Heidi) Farris, Shawn (Julie) Farris, 22 great-grandchildren, sister, Darlene Sewell of MO. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, grandson, Craig Eastman, great-grandson, Elijah Warren, son-in-law, Danny Eastman, and brother-in-law, Cleo Sewell.
Private services will be held. Memorials are suggested to Life Harvest Church of Wilsonville, the American Diabetes Association, or Macoupin County Animal Shelter, Carlinville.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, is in charge of the arrangements.