James “Jim” Austin Farrar,
age 51, of
He was born
Jim was a big man in stature
and heart. His love of laughter and practical jokes will be missed and
remembered. Jim always put a smile in our hearts and on our faces.
Jim loved his surviving wife,
Ronda; her son, Joel; daughter, Tara and their eight grandchildren.
A big part of Jim’s joy for
life included fishing for bluegill and bass. Playing clabber was also another
big part of Jim’s life. He would often play with family and friends and was a
member of many clabber leagues. His many pets throughout his life included
exotic snakes, abandoned squirrels, dogs, cats, goats and a tarantula all of
whom he lovingly named and learned about in order to give them the best care.
Jim also enjoyed watching football and basketball when weather kept him indoors.
A few months ago, he
rededicated his life to his Savior, Jesus Christ, and his joy spilled over in
everything he said and did! He taught many of us how to love better and give
more often and how to accept what life hands you without complaining.
He will be missed by his older
sisters; Donna (Chuck) Heath of Evansville, Vicki (Bud) Simpson of Wadesville,
Lana (Ricky) DEan of Winslow, and April (Gary) Doornwaard of El Paso, Texas; nieces, Heather (Chris) Morlan, Hillary (Mike) Cremeens,
Ashley (Jason) Martin, Summer (Josh) Deig, Kelly Joh DEan and Devon Doornwaard; nephews, Christopher (Mary) DEan,
Jason (Sara) DEan and Colton Doornwaard.
Also, surviving Jim were his many adoring “fans”, his great nephews and
nieces. Jim was especially blessed to be “adopted’ into the Guess family
of
The family will say goodbye
for now with a memorial in Jim’s honor. It will be held at his church,