James Russell Farris, a resident of Henryetta, died May 31, 2017 in Henryetta at the age of 86. He was born Sept. 13, 1930 in Mansfield, IL to Clinton Charles Farris and Thelma (Blagg) Farris.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Louise Gentry, Mary Mortland, and Becky McLeary.
James is survived by his wife, Gladys Farris of the home; daughter, Rusti Boyles and husband Gene of Maryland; three sons: Jon Farris and wife Leah of Henryetta, Jason Farris and wife Heather of Tulsa, and Jon Farris II and Valerie Burleigh: grandchildren: Crystal Farris of Denver, Colo., Micah Boyles of Waldorf, Maryland, Alexa Farris of Tulsa, and Bradley Farris of Tulsa; great grandchildren: Maddison Fry and Leonidas Andrew Farris.
No services are planned.