Dwight Farris

Dwight Farris, 97, of Bunker Hill, IL, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 8:20 am.  He was born April 25, 1926, in Madison, IL to Henry Martin Farris & Nellie Marie Griffith Farris.  He married Mary 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 served 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, IL, Sue (Ed) Warren of Bunker Hill, IL, Vicky (Perry) Smith of Cypress, TX, Jim (Diane) Farris of Bunker Hill, IL, 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, brother in law, Cleo Sewell.  Private services will be held.  Memorials are suggested to Life Harvest Church of Wilsonville, American Diabetes Association or Macoupin County Animal Shelter Carlinville, IL.  Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.

Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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