Charles Wortham Farrar Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Charles Wortham Farrar

Charles Wortham Farrar, Jr., of Richmond, born on January 29, 1934, passed away peacefully at his home under the care of his loving family on March 23, 2024. Charles was the son of Nalda Baker Farrar and Charles Wortham Farrar Sr. His family members were long-time residents of Richmond, Virginia’s Lombardy Street in the West End. Charles, a product of Richmond Public Schools, attended Randolph Elementary followed by Moore Street Middle and ultimately graduated from Armstrong High.

Growing up Charles had a vibrant young life spending time with his family and neighborhood friends. He regularly attended Fifth Baptist Church Sunday School and was known throughout the neighborhood as little Chuck. He loved playing schoolyard football, pool and other games as well as using old toys to make skates, wagons and other new creations for outdoor play.

Around his senior year of high school, Charles voluntarily enlisted in the United States Navy. Prior to deployment overseas, Charles was stationed in New York City and spent much of his leave time with friends and family; particularly his older sister, Delores. Charles completed a full tour in the Navy serving with distinction in the Korean war.

After joining the Navy, Charles married first wife Corine Irma Ransom and from this union was born two children, Charles Ewert Farrar and Kim Y. Farrar. He later entered his life-long career in Virginia State Government with the ABC Board. Starting from the ground floor as a Porter, he retired with 40 years of service as an esteemed Director of Procurement where he championed statewide contracting with minority-owned businesses. After an amicable divorce, Charles married his devoted wife Pinkie Truitt Farrar, who faithfully cared for him along with his nursing team during his convalescence.

Charles was preceded in Glory by his parents, Charles Wortham Farrar Sr. and Nalda Baker Farrar; son, Charles Ewert Farrar and sister, Mildred Delores Finch. He leaves beloved wife, Pinkie Truitt Farrar; cherished daughter, Kim Y. Farrar; granddaughter, Dawnjia Y. Farrar; great grandson, JaDon Farrar; two dear sisters, Jean Thomas and Barbara Jones; stepson, Andrew Harrison, wife, Donique Harrison and their son Deron A. Harrison; stepdaughter, Veronica C. Hairston, husband, G. Carl Hairston Jr. and their son, G. Carl Hairston III; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2024. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Dr. E. G. Francis, eulogist. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Livestreaming at scottsfuneralhome.com

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I was deeply saddened to discover today that Charles passed last year. He was one of the nicest and most brilliant people that I've ever known. I learned so much about jazz, style, and just life in general from my many conversations with Charles. May he rest in peace. I send my utmost sympathy and condolences to his lovely wife Pinkie and his daughter Kim, step children, and all of the family members. God bless. Keith

Keith Dunn

Kim, Sorry for the loss of your father. Condolences to you and your family. Brenda Mallory

Kim, Sorry for the loss of your father. Condolences to you and your family.

To Pinky and Kim, Charles was one of the best neighbor and friend for me and monte and will never be forgotten...His spirit will always be there.. He is smiling and at peace....

To Pinkie, Kim and the Farrar family, in loving memory of our cousin Charles, who was indeed a wonderful and kind person. My sympathy and prayers are with you during this hour of sorrow, but joy cometh in knowing that he is now with our lord and saviour,"Jesus Christ" and at sweet Peace, May God continue to comfort you, your Cousin "Pullet" and the Portsmouth area family

Cousin Kim and the Farrar family, I send my deepest sympathy and prayers In the passing of your beloved daddy, Mr. Charles, Wortham Farrar. May you continue to pass on his legacy of love. For he loved his family deeply, and his family loved him in return. You are blessed to have had such an amazing patriarch for your family. Mr. Charles, rest in peace. To God be the glory.

Sending My Prayers and Condolences to the Family, May God continue to Strengthen You all and let Your love one Memories keep your Hearts warm
Ivry Spurlock

Praying peace over the entire Farrar family. - Quessie

Our deepest sympathy to Pinkie, Kim, and the rest of the family. May God bless and comfort you! The Hash Family.

May God continue to watch over you and your family during this difficult time. The Iriarte and Sanders and Howard families send their deepest condolences to our cousin Kim Farrar and family

Prayers up for Pinkie & family during the days before & during the days to come. Sadness & tears are building the stepping stones to the legacy of memories Mr. Farrar leaves behind to each of you.

Dearest Pinkie and the Farrar Family, We send you prayers and words of condolences in this time of loss. May God bring you comfort and support in the years ahead. Sincerely, The Settles and Foriest Families

Charles, was a wonderful person to work with at ABC.I worked with him for many years. He was very professional and a joy always shared and talked about his family.May he RIP 🙏 .

In Sympathy Carrie Winfield Bryant

To the family of Charles Farrar, you have my prayers and sympathy. I worked with Charles at ABC for many years and he has always been a stylish full of confidence, great character and highly intelligent person and always greeted you with a smile. I remembered when he said that Kim were learning to beat drums. He were a great co-worker and always spoke highly of his family. May God continue to bless the Farrar Family.