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William Henry Farris “Pete”, 70 of Morganton, NC went to his Heavenly Home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 3, 2024 after a courageous battle of declining health. Born on November 27, 1953, he was the son of the late Wilburn “Boots” and Lillian Grace Farris. Pete enjoyed life. He loved spending time with his family and especially fishing with his grandson in Florida and spending time with his other two grandsons in Tennesee. Pete loved being in the mountains and at the beach.
Pete is survived by his wife of 39 years, Hilda Causby Farris; daughter, Melissa A. Farris; grandsons, Trevor Barrier (Maegan), Dalton Ollis, Wyatt Ollis; brothers, David Farris (Teresa), Jerry Farris (Jackie); a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family; k-9 companion, Magnus, feline companions, Layla and L.B.
In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his brother, JC Farris; sisters, Janie Watson, Jewel Self (Jay), Ursula McDaniels (David).
A graveside service will be held at 10am, Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Mt. View #2 Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Combs and Dr. Eddy Bunton officiating. Honors will be provided by the Morganton Department of Public Safety Honor Guard.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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We loved Pete he was so sweet and always had a smile on his face! He will be missed! He can now see his Mom & Dad his brother and his sisters and of course Kathy. What a happy time! Our prayers will be with the family 😭💕🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕😭
I was Pete's 5th grade teacher at Glen Alpine Elementary School. He was a very good student and continued to always speak to me later in life when he saw me. I am very saddened by this loss. Please accept my condolences. Rest in peace, Jackie Ward
So sorry to hear of Pete's passing, he had been in my prayers since I heard he was sick, but he is now pain free and with his family in Heaven, he was a good friend and was my neighbor for several years, Hilda, Melissa, David, Jerry and all the other family members, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead, Love, Ozelle
Hilda, Rita and I are so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. I haven’t seen or spoken to Pete since I left Morganton DPS in 1986. I will always remember what a kind and gentle man he was. He was an exceptional law enforcement officer and the citizens of Burke County owe him a real debt of gratitude for his service. Hilda, our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this really rough time. Prayers.