He proudly served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War and in the Texas National Guard.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie Lee and Hubert Farris, Sr; sisters, Lois Pace and Inez Haverland; and brothers, Jim Allen Farris, John Wayne Farris and Robert Farris.

He is survived by his four children, Annessia Belew (John Belew), Joseph Farris, Nathan Farris (Natalie Farris) and Hannah Crippin (Brittany Crippin); three grandchildren, Chance McPherson, Kenzie McPherson, and Kamden McPherson. Fred is also survived by his sisters, Evelyn Wolf and Linda Saunders (Glen Saunders); and brothers, Hubert Farris (Lilly Farris), Curtis Farris and Douglas Farris.

Pallbearers will be Bryan Farris, Chris Carpenter, Russell Pace, Wes Lynch, David Young and John Cassel.

Family and friends gathered for visitation from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at The Family Worship Center in Elgin. A celebration of Fred’s life immediately followed visitation, at 11 a.m.

Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements and care are entrusted to: Elgin Funeral Home, 712 N. Ave. C, 512-281-5697, elginfuneralhome.net.