~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. Larry Jay Farris
January 10, 1937 - February 16, 2022
Our group has just learned of the passing of
retired Delta pilot Captain Larry J. Farris, age 85. Captain Farris joined Delta Air Lines 04-01-1963
and retired with Delta in 1997 based 030/DFW.
He is survived by his wife Karen and his children along with his
granddaughter and grandchildren.
To view the obituary online and share memories
please visit
https://www.restlandfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Larry-Farris-2/
Also available online at: Dallas
Morning News - FARRIS, Larry
For those who may wish to send a personal note,
whitepages lists the family address as
7238 Briarmeadow Drive, Dallas, TX 75230.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary : FARRIS, Larry
"To fly west, my friend, is a flight we all
must take for a final check"
Larry J. Farris took that flight west on February
16, following a brief battle with congestive heart failure and a broken hip. A
lifelong aviator, he passed away peacefully spending his final days surrounded
by his loving family.
A proud Texan he was born on January 10, 1937, in
Sweetwater, Texas to Lanell and Morris Wilson Farris. He grew up in Dallas and
graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. He attended North Texas State
University. Aviation became his passion at an early age, learning to fly at White
Rock Airport, he flew airplanes before he could drive a car. Together with his
stepfather, John H. Huett, he taught flying at Texas A&M University in the
1960’s. He served his country in the Air Force reserve, but when he was hired
by Delta, he was one of the few civilian pilots.
His career with Delta spanned 34 years, flying
most of the aircraft in the Delta fleet, and retired on the Boeing 757/767.
In addition to his career with Delta, he served
the aviation profession in the field of Dangerous Good/Hazardous Materials -
which involved what could safely be transported on commercial aircraft.
He served as Chairman of the Airline Pilots (ALPA)
Hazardous Materials Committee and went on to become Chairman of the
International Federation of Airline Pilots (IFALPA) Hazardous Materials
Committee. By the time he retired, Captain Larry Farris, was recognized as one
of the foremost experts on the subject within the international aviation
community. He was awarded the prestigious Scroll of Merit in recognition of his
contributions.
After retirement and a lifetime of travel, he
enjoyed spending time in Colorado with family and friends.
He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting,
sports and dogs.
He loved his tri shelties - all named Lucky. At
the time of his passing, he was up to Lucky IV.
Larry was a longtime member of the Park Cities
Baptist Church.
He was predeceased by his father and stepmother
Morris W. and Trudie Farris; mother and stepfather Lanell and John H. Huett.
Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years,
Karen and children Mark Farris (Cyndi), Angie Wilkins (Brent) and Tracey Farris
(Jimmy Wroblski), granddaughter Kim Lee (Nathan), and great grandchildren,
Jessica and Garrett. He was also a special uncle to Keith Little and Shannon
Edwards.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on
March 11th at 2:00 pm at Park Cities Baptist Church in Ellis Chapel, Dr. Jack
Martin officiating.
A family visitation will follow the service. If
desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Park Cities Baptist
Church, 3933 Northwest Parkway, Dallas, TX 75225 -or to a charity of your
choice.
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