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Official Obituary of

Eugene Farrior

October 11, 1934 ~ February 10, 2020 (age 85) 85 Years Old
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Eugene Farrior Obituary

 Mr. Eugene Farrior, Jr. was born on October 11, 1934 to the late Eugene Farrior, Sr and Gussie Holmes. He departed this life on Monday, February 10, 2020 at his residence. “Gene” as he was affectionately called, was educated in Pender County Public Schools System. He loved being outside, so he worked in Farming Agriculture and loved to read his bible. Eugene married Lynda James on June 3, 1976. He loved his family and friends. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

 “Gene” leaves his precious memories to be cherished by: Wife: Lynda Faye Farrior, of the home Children: Barkym James, Eugene James, Amos James and Betty Watkins (Richard, Jr.) Carolyn Pope and Carolyn Picket (Andre), All of Maple Hill, NC Aletha James, of Jacksonville, NC Judy Parkins Alamogordo, of New Mexico.  Sisters: Henrietta Wooten (Ceasar), Ophelia Hill and Ethel Mae Farrior, All of Maple Hill, NC Brothers: Joe Ed Holmes (Charlotte) and Ed Holmes, both of Maple Hill, NC Philmore Holmes, of California Sisters-In-Law: Hazel James, of Boston, Mass. Mary C. James and Oretha James, both of Maple Hill, NC Special Children He Raised: Sarah Holmes, Melvina James, and Annie M. James, All of Jacksonville, NC Terrance James, of Maple Hill, NC Mervin James (Sue), of Wallace, NC.

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
February 15, 2020

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Nixon Lewis Funeral Home
212 South Smith St.
Burgaw, NC 28425

Funeral Service
Sunday
February 16, 2020

2:00 PM
Nixon Lewis Funeral Home Chapel
212 South Smith St
Burgaw, NC 28425

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