Shane V. Farr, 36, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on March 18, 1988, he was the son of Melinda Ann McNeilly Farr and the late Jimmy Von Farr. Shane graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in social work and earned his juris doctor from NC Central University. He worked as a defense attorney in Morganton. Shane loved with all his heart, and he never met a stranger. He loved spending time with his family, especially Sydney and Hayden. Saturdays were spent playing Dungeons and Dragons. He loved his fur babies, the late Sophie, Keeper, and his new puppy, Scout.
A loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, Shane is survived by mother; sisters, Stacie F. Burleson (Luke Brown) and Lavona Farr; beloved niece and nephew, Sydney and Hayden Burleson; aunt, Joyce Tester (Bo); “brothers,” Aaron Streater, Micah Dale, Lance Flowers, Will Osborne, Matthew Streater, Ben Mooney, and Richard Hudson; special friend, Brenda Williams; second parents, David and Vivian Streater; and his work family at the Burke County Courthouse.
In addition to his father, Shane was preceded in death by his grandfather, Russell McNeilly; grandmothers, Marie H. McNeilly and Dollie Farr; and brother-in-law, Jeremy S. Burleson.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at noon in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Dr. Thomas A. Bland, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Community Church Cemetery in Casar.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Moriah Community Church, Options, Burke County Friends for Animals, or a local homeless shelter.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Rest in peace friend always a laugh around you..
I am so saddened by Shane's passing. I was not able to attend the service, as I was returning from Virginia regarding a family medical emergency there. I first met Shane when he began practicing law in Marion. When he left to open his own practice in Burke, I continued to see him regularly at the Burke Courthouse, as I practice in both counties. He was one of the most genuinely kindhearted and good-natured people that I have ever met. He genuinely cared about everyone, and he was universally liked. He instantly brightened a room with his fun-loving demeanor and personality. We could always count on him to brighten our mood with a joke or a story. As a lawyer, he took his job very seriously, but very appropriately, he didn't take himself too seriously. Perhaps his ability to realize that friends and family and integrity are more important than the everyday tasks of even a serious and stressful job is why he was universally well-liked. Words cannot express how much he will be missed, and all of my condolences and prayers are with you at this time.
Sherbet, I can’t believe I’m typing this message but thank you for being you and helping others way more than you ever knew! The very short time we knew each other was so impactful on me and I’m so so sorry that I can’t see you again. Rest in peace my friend. 🙏🏼
Shane's laugh. A kind soul. A true friend. My condolences and prayers of peace to his family.
A sweet loving soul who will be forever cherished. Your life was a blessing. Your memory, a treasure. My heart felt condolences to your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of bereavement. We will fondly remember Shane's willingness to serve those less fortunate. May his memory forever be a blessing.
Shane will be greatly missed. He was always a ray of sunshine that would quickly remove any dark clouds that someone was experiencing. We had shared many great memories and milestones through this experience called life and he will be greatly remembered as a true brother. Condolences to the Family and Friends sending Strength and Healing prayers to all
Shane will be missed. He was a great guy. Whenever I saw him, he always brought a smile to my face. My deepest condolences to his mother and his family.