William "Mike" Farris

William "Mike" Farris, the rock of our family passed away at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX on May 6, 2024 surrounded by his family. Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.

Mike was born on April 3, 1960 to William and Shirley Farris in Bonham, TX. He was a graduate of Sam Rayburn High School. Mike married the love of his life, Raye Ann Smith on November 10, 2007 in Ivanhoe, TX. Mike retired from Raytheon on October 31, 2018 and with retirement came more time to spend with his family. Mike adored his family and his favorite pastime was spent spoiling his grandchildren. He also enjoyed cooking and watching the Game Show Network. The dinner table will never be the same without our beloved dad and Papaw Mike.

He is preceded in death by his father, William Farris, grandparents, Woodrow and Ester Farris, James Womack, and Noreen Robertson.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Raye Ann Farris, mom, Shirley Farris, sons, Michael McCommas and wife Melissa, Jeff Jones and wife Brittany, daughters, Megan Fillner and husband Josh, Erin Jones and husband Tyler, brothers, Ronald Farris and Pattie Sacco, Terry Farris and wife Karla, grandchildren, Emily Jones, Khylee Sisk, Dillan Jones, Shelby Jones, Kinsley McCommas, Makala Klockgether, Austin Klockgether, Sydney Fillner, Kaitlyn Fillner, Caden Jones, Jackson Jones, Jett Jones, Jade Jones, Millee Jones, Wylee Jones, nephew, Dylan Farris, along with many friends.

Family night is Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Wise Valley Chapel from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the same location the following day, May 10, 2024 at 1:00pm. Burial will take place at Lamasco Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ronald Farris, Terry Farris, David Farris, Matt Graham, Josh Fillner, Michael McCommas, Jeff Jones, Tyler Jones, Honorary will be Austin Klockgether and Caden Jones.

We will forever miss our Mike - a man made of velvet and steel.