Thomas Charles Farr

Tom was born in Elwood, IN on January 3, 1950 to Lillian Doris (Ellis) Farr (1916-2003) and Raymond Charles Farr (1904-1970). He had three siblings precede him in death: Patty Laster (1940-2006), Victor Farr (1942-2023), Barbara Clark (1943-2022), with three surviving siblings: Joyce Rybecki, Carolyn Haynes, Rosalie Hancock). He graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School, continued his education at Vincennes University, worked at St.Clair Glass (where he developed a love for blown glass), and later became a laborer for Chrysler (where he eventually retired from in 2007).

It was when he lived in Kokomo that he met his wife, Kathy Jo (Wells) Farr, and they were married September 14,1980 and remained married for 46 years. Along with his wife, Tom is also survived by his daughters Amanda Jo Hueston, Carrie Ann Parkhurst, and son-in-laws Tyler Bryson Hueston and Nicholas Daniel Parkhurst. Tom was a generous family man that donated his time and resources and was even more enthusiastic when he became a grandparent. His grandchildren include Liam Thomas Hueston, Colin Joseph Hueston, and Baylee Alexis Parkhurst.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4-5pm at Ellers Mortuary on Tuesday, September 29, with a service immediately following at 5pm. Ellers Mortuary is located at 3400 South Webster in Kokomo, IN. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to National Diabetes Association or Shelby Second Chance Fund for Kokomo Humane Society.