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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Shane was the shining light of the Dark Bar. He brought good humor, friendly banter, and happy spirits to our local lawyers group, clerks, bailiffs and judges. He made our jobs brighter, even during the stressful days of being in court. Outside of court Shane was a regular contributor to our group texts, and I will forever remember the fun, andventure and joy he brought to our river float at the end of the summer. He will be deeply missed by us as a group, as he was a good friend to all!
Please accept our condolences. We cannot express how much sorrow we feel for you. Shane was such a bright light; an awesome Son, Brother and Uncle. I know he will be greatly missed.
Reference above to "his work family at the Burke County Courthouse" says it all about Shane. He reminded us all not to take ourselves too seriously.
Shane was the kindest and jolliest of souls. He will truly be missed.
Shane was a remarkable person and will be deeply missed. The Burke County Courthouse will not be the same without him.