Jerry James Farris

Jerry James Farris, 74, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 1, 2018. He was born on January 7, 1944 to the late Ed and Ruth Farris. Jerry was a lifelong resident of this area and a longtime employee of Magic Chef. Jerry always loved to travel and explore new places. He had a tremendously bright personality and loved to make people laugh. Jerry could always light up a room with his smile and sweet spirit. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
In addition to his mother and father, he is preceded in death by his brother Charles Farris and sisters: Jackie Stokes, Ann Guinn, and Debbie Willis.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 51 years, Beverly Farris; son and daughter in law Scott and Vanessa Farris; granddaughter Katie Farris; grandson Caleb Farris; sisters: Ginger (Jesse) Roark of Birchwood, Judy Lawhorn of Cleveland, Rickie Stanley (Freddy) of Cohutta, and Penny Hiefnar of Cleveland; brother David (Diane) of Birchwood. In addition to these, Jerry leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Sunday March 4, 2018 at Companion Funeral Home located at 2419 Georgetown RD NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. A celebration of life service will be held at the funeral home on Monday March 5, 2018 at 1:00pm with Bud Pierce officiating. Interment will follow the service at Lee Cemetery.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Jerry or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Farris family with these arrangements.