WILLIAMSBURG — John Clyde Farris, 84, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on August 17, 2021, due to complications from cancer.
John was born April 24, 1937 to Nolan Fern and Helen Shaw Farris of Lamont, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia, he went on to study English at Oberlin College in Ohio. After graduation, John served honorably in the United States Navy and retired as a Commander. He proudly worked for the United States Information Agency as an editor for the Voice of America for over thirty-five years.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
John is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Sue; brother, Walter Farris (Caron); two daughters, Rachel Rapee (Alan) and Rebecca Schell (Barclay); four adoring grandchildren, Evan, Eric, Amber and Carsyn; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service in his honor will be held at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NelsenWilliamsburg.com for the Farris family.