Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force with honorary discharge. He was a master leather craftsman. He began crafting leather at 13 years old, and it was a passion that continued in adulthood. He loved to hunt and fish in his early adulthood. His pride was his garden magazine quality lawn.
Jim was active in his community and church. He served as an alderman for the town of Doyline. He was the chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian of the year. He was a past time member of Doyline Methodist Church and presently a member of Benton United Methodist Church, holding many administrative positions with each church.
His most prized possession, undoubtedly would be his family. His traditional Sunday dinners with his family were always the highlight of his week. He enjoyed the full family during holidays as well as playtime with the grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd E. Farnam and Margaret Knight Farnam; brothers, Kenneth E. Farnam and Donald E. Farnam and nieces, Karen, Donna Marie and Carol.
Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, Linda S. Farnam; sons, James M. Farnam, Sr., Robert Lloyd Farnam and spouse Robert W. Graves; grandchildren, James M. Farnam, Jr. and wife Miranda, Melissa Farnam Newman and husband Jeff, Harrison Ridge Farnam and Robert Noah Farnam; great grandchildren, James Wade Farnam, Layla Kaye Farnam, Davis Asher Newman and Everett Ace Newman. He is also survived by 8 nieces, 5 nephews, 14 great nieces and 10 great nephews and many who loved him.
A visitation for Jim will be held Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel, 601 Hwy 80, Haughton, Louisiana, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM with Pastor Brad Franklin officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Ben Wreyford, Pat Murphy, Guy "Fuzzy" Bradford, Danny Smith, Brannon Smith and Jeff Newman. Honorary pallbearers will be Pairs and Spares Sunday School, Junior Smith, Noah Farnam, Ridge Farnam, Wade Farnam, Asher Newman, Ace Newman and Gary Hairston.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HillCrestMemorialFH.com for the Farnam family.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wounded Warriors Project or the Benton United Methodist Building Fund would be appreciated.
