DAVENPORT, FL - Robert E. Farris of Davenport, Florida, formerly of Nebraska City, Nebraska, died Jan. 5 at his home.
He was born Oct. 21, 1935 in Charleston, W.V., but lived all his adult life in Nebraska. He was retired from Allied Chemical at LaPlatte, Nebraska and Walt Disney World in Florida. He was a Past Master of Western Star Lodge, Past Patron of Queen Esther OES, past charter member of the Nebraska City Rescue Squad, Past President of the NC Jaycees, and a lifelong Husker fan.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rose E. (Read) Farris. He is also survived by children Dottie Corley and husband Stan of Oklahoma City, Angela Moody and husband Dan of Omaha, Nile Farris and wife Mary of Nebraska City, and Larry Farris and wife Treva of Nebraska City. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, mother-in-law Neva Cushing of NC, and numerous other relatives and friends.
There will be a memorial service at the First Christian Church of Haines City on Tuesday, January 8, at 11am, and a memorial service in Nebraska City later this spring.
