He was born on July 7th, 1962, in Menard, Texas to Tommy and Kay Farris.
JT attended Menard High School and graduated in 1980. He then began his career in the oil field, eventually working as a contract pumper for the last 40+ years, mostly in Concho and Menard counties. He was well known in his field for his expertise and incredible work ethic. He made many lifelong friendships and connections throughout his career.
JT met Terry Brafford at London Dance Hall where he swept her off her feet. They were married on June 7th, 1993.
You were most likely to find JT in, on, or around water with a fishing pole in his hand. Fishing was ingrained into him as a small child by his parents and he carried a love for it throughout his life. He shared his knowledge and passion with his children, family and friends. JT lived by the notion that nothing was truly that bad if you were on the lake with a line in the water. Among fishing, he had a love for hunting, finding arrowheads and dancing with his wife and daughter.
JT also worked countless hours at the Eden arena as a member of the Concho County Saddle Club to support the youth of Concho County and surrounding communities.
JT is preceded in death by his parents, Tommy and Kay Farris, brother Tony Farris, brother-in-law Rowdy Brafford, and honorary brother Bobby Sides.
He is survived by his loving wife Terry Farris, aunt; Carolyn Trimble, children; Tylin and husband Jayce Simmons, Krista and husband Derek Murr, Kayla and Husband Tom Kelly, Jesse Dan Farris, Joshua Tally and wife Ashlee, and Jeramy Tally, grandchildren; Jaylin Simmons, Maddock and Madalyn Murr, James and Jonah Kelly, Jordan, Jayden, Jaxyn, and Brooklyn Tally, and Jake and Kyler Tally, nieces and nephews; Dustin Farris and wife Stefanie, Alisha and husband Texas Ranger Kenneth Shields, Corey Sides and wife Heather, and great nephew Joey Sides along with many more loved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 19th from 6pm-8pm at Johnson's Funeral home in San Angelo, Tx.
Graveside Service will be Thursday, March 20th at 2pm at Lawnhaven Memorial Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas with Charlie Barnes officiating.
Pallbearers for the service will be Bobby Taylor, Jayce Simmons, Ray Dockery, Wade Moyer, Corey Sides, Stacey Griffth, Clifton Stockbridge, Gary Clark, Gary Gierisch, Gene Bowden, Austin Odom, and Willie Damron.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a memorial donation to Concho County Saddle Club or a charity of your choosing.
