Roy Dennis Farris, 89, Tuscumbia, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 12, at Winston Memorial Cemetery, Haleyville, beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Bubba Cole officiating.
Roy was a member of Redemption Shoals and a longtime resident of the Shoals area. He was retired from Listerhill Credit Union. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Florence Farris; wife, Joyce Cheatham Farris; and sons, Mike Farris and infant son.
He is survived by his children, Cathy Ellenburg (Mike) and Barry Farris (Monica); brother, Glendon Farris (Debra); sister, Nancy O’Connor 9Joseph); grandchildren, Scott Farris (Jane), John Ellenburg (Katie), David Ellenburg (Brittany), Brad Farris, and Audrey Farris; and great-grandchildren, Luke Farris, George Farris, Addie Farris, Mary Austin Ellenburg, Georgie Ellenburg, Margot Ellenburg, and Elizabeth Ellenburg.
Pallbearers will be Scott Farris, John Ellenburg, David Ellenburg, and Brad Farris.
The family offers special thanks to the staffs of Cottage of the Shoals and Aveanna Hospice for their care and compassion shown to Roy.
