Taylor M. Farris, Sr.

Dear Farris Family. Our family just heard of Taylor's passing. We are totally heartbroken. I met Taylor 10+ years ago while working at VASAP until my recent retirement. I remember speaking with him before I left and told him I was surely going to miss him. Taylor was a hard worker. Taylor was well liked. The staff at VASAP along with many of his former students appreciated him very much and his knowledge for teaching. Many would still stop by the office to visit with him if he was there. Taylor loved his family and spoke of them often. He also loved to go fishing. Many times after class he would say "let's go fishing." The world is a much sadder place without Taylor in it but his memory will remain. Peace. Love. Prayers. The Witt's

Papa. You was my only Dad I knew. I grew up in your house until I went on my own and had my own family. Thank you for being the Dad I never had, thank you for not judging my choices. Thank you for loving my wife and kids. I remember the fishing trips, the drives, watching wrestling with you. You are the reason I was able to be a real man, that last conversation nobody will ever hear or know. But it's with me, be at peace you are ok now. My life is changed again but you are with me. You will never be replaced or forgotten R.I.P to my Pops -Jamie

My condolences to my class mate Carolyn and old neighborhood friend Cokey. May God continue to watch over you and your family. May you take comfort in the memories of your love one. Niesey and Stance Orange

Sending prayers and condolences to my classmate and his family during this difficult time.

Tanya Bennett - Martinsville High School c/o 93

Papa I will never forget you and the love you've shown to me and my children. The talks that we had and the MANY laughs we always shared because you were such a silly person as am I. Rini says she will miss you and she wishes you guys could've hung out just one more time before you left us . I'll never forget how active you were with your grandkids as kids you built us things to play with outside took us to ride bikes beach trips so trips you name it . You were the greatest grandfather anybody could ask for through the good and through the bad your love never changed and all you wanted was to see the best in me ! And I appreciate you for loving me for me !! Rest in papa until we meet again. Your granddaughter , Teyona ❤️

Carol we love you and you and your family will forever be in our prayers. Cokey really Loved his family. He was crazy about his grandchildren. He Always had an encouraging word. My husband and I and David Cook and Sammy and Cokey would always go out to eat after our Sunday meetings and talk and laugh and have a good time. We will definitely miss our friend. Looking forward to seeing him again. Jehovah has promised this by means of the Grand Resurrection Acts 24:15. We will love Cokey forever, From his friends Desiree and Herbert Hairston.

I really didn't know you when I was younger. But when we finally got together, I knew I had been missing a good thing!!! So kind ,thoughtful and understanding! Your whole family has benefited from your life. You were the big brother I always wanted!!! You will be deeply missed. Thank you for sharing your wife and children with me!!!❤️❤️❤️

Carolyn, I was sorry to hear of Cokey passing. I know you and the kids will miss him as will I. I remember the times we had a family function at your house and he would be cooking fish and we loved talking about wrestling.Know that I love y'all and you are in my prayers that God will strengthen you during this difficult time!! Lois ( popcorn)💋

Carol and the entire family, you have our deepest sympathy and prayers. Willie Mae and Peter Harris

Sending Love and Prayers to the Family-We will continue to lift you all up in Prayer -🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️-With sympathy-Deacon Vince and Margaret Fountain

Taylor (or as I knew him, Cokey) was one of the first people I met after dating my husband. He accepted me into the family and called me his grand daughter long before my husband and I married. I spent many days in the basement watching movies with him. He loved fishing,Micheal Jackson and was very family oriented.it was important to him that Our first son has his middle name. His name will forever live. You will be missed Cokey. ❤️

My deepest condolences to Taylor's family.

Taylor and I worked together for many years, beginning in 1992. Our friendship grew the more we worked together. I consider him one of my closest friends.

I will so miss our Friday morning breakfasts, there were far too few of them.

Taylor helped a great many people. He had a special talent in relating to clients. I know he will be missed by a great many people.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.