Billy Dean Farish
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Billy Dean Farish Born September 20, 1932 Corsicana, TX passed peacefully September 6, 2020. He is now with his beloved wife of 60 yrs. Mary Inda Farish who preceded him in death. Bill graduated from Corsicana High School in 1950. After graduation Bill enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp reaching the rank of Corporal and served in the Korean War. Survived by: Sons Dr. Mike Farish and wife Rhonda of McKinney, Brad Farish and life-partner Shari of Carrollton, Jeff Farish and wife Denise of Houston. Grandchildren Chris Farish and wife Erin of Dallas, Sarah Arthur of Plano, Billy Farish of Jacksonville, Fl., Natasha Farish of McKinney, Josh and Jake Farish of Houston. Great-Grandchildren: Carson Farish of Dallas, Jackson Arthur of Plano, Cole, Case and Carter Farish of Ore City and Lexi Farish of McKinney. Siblings: Brother Clifford Farish of Greenville, Peggy Tipping of Dallas and Claudia Patton of Cocoa Beach, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents Vernon Farish and Thelma Farish Thompson and Brother Floyd Farish. He was loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins and a surrogate of kids and friends from the raising of his 3 sons in Lancaster. Bill was a 54 year resident of Lancaster where he filmed the varsity football games for many years and was also the President of Athletic Booster Club. Bill coached little league for many and also served on various city planning committees. Bill was constantly assisting others with his carpentry and mechanical skills. There was not anything he could not fix or build. Family will receive friends from 10:00am to 11:00am, Monday, September 14, 2020 at Byrum Funeral Home Chapel with a celebration of Billy's life beginning at 11:00am. Due to current restrictions, the graveside following the service is by invitation only. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials in honor of Bill to the Parkinson's Foundation www.parkinsons.org.