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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We are so sorry to hear of Shane’s untimely passing. Always a joy to catch up with him whenever we were together. Such a funny and witty guy and will be greatly missed. Hugs and prayers to Melinda, Lavona, Stacie and family. I know you were very close and this is such a hard loss. Love you all.
My heart goes out to you guys. Shane was a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed! I feel honored to have called him friend!
May you be playing D&D with our good friend Jim now in heaven. RIP buddy
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
His smile captures it all. Many condolences and may cherished memories comfort.
Sweet boy! I’m so hurt for your family. Who couldn’t love Shane?! Seriously you were the best. You were always smiling, quirky and absolutely hilarious. Boy was them comebacks quick!! You made an impact on everyone you met even if they barely knew you. The world needs more people like you Shane. Instead the world always decides the good ones are just too pure to stick around in this cruel world. I guarantee your spirit and little things you did will live on thru your niece and nephew. Anyone who knew you, knew they were your absolute world. I’m so sorry this happened when you had so much life to live and be a part of. It won’t ever make any sense to any of us. I’ll love you forever buddy! Rest in paradise 💕
Melinda so sorry for your loss shane was a ray of sunshine every time id see him out and about Praying for you and your family
