of Marshall, AR

September 2, 1981 - December 20, 2023

Andrew Steven Farris, age 42, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 at his home. He was born in Galesburg, Illinois on September 2nd, 1981 to Steven Farris and Cecilee Fitzsimmons Farris.

Andrew was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a Direct Support Professional at Friendship and a life skills coach at Birchtree. This was a career he enjoyed very much. He also worked at Rotens. In Andrew's younger years he was an excellent baseball player and planned on playing professionally until injuries prevented him from continuing. He enjoyed working on his farm and caring for the animals, especially his goats. Andrew also fostered dogs for the Searcy County Humane Society. He enjoyed fishing with his boys. He was a caring family man who will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Melissa Smith Farris of the home; his sons, Damon McPherrin (Alleytta) of Marshall, Quinn McPherrin of Marshall and Braddock Farris of Marshall; two grandchildren, Cozette McPherrin and Calliope McPherrin; his mother-in-law, Debra Smith of Marshall; one sister, Brandy Hossain of IL; nieces and nephews, Kendra (Aiden), Aaron, Cloe, Blaze and Cayden and many extended family and friends who will also mourn his passing.

Andrew is preceded in death by his parents, Steven and Cecilee Fitzsimmons; grandparents, JoAnn and Kenneth Farris and Linda and Robert Fitzsimmons; his father-in-law, Jeffrey Smith and grandparents-in-law, JoAnn and Donald Smith and Mabel Hood.

Memorial services honoring the life of Andrew will be 1:00 PM Friday, January 12th, 2024 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Honorary bearers will be Damon, Quinn, Braddock and Jason.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com