Robin Marion Farris passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the age of 83. He was a native and a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1959. In June of 1962, he enlisted in the USMC, and served in Vietnam as an E5 Sgt. until October of 1966. After 33 years of service, he retired from Exxon in 1999 as a machinist. During his retirement, he volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy and Men’s Shelter, became an active member of the Patriot Guard Riders of Louisiana, and loved to ride his Harley. He enjoyed deer hunting, watching NASCAR, and being a jack of all trades. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family. Robin is survived by his wife of 56 years, Phoebe Anne Simoneaux Farris; sons, Jason Ralph Farris and wife, Theresa Breaud Farris, and Henry “Hank” Foster Farris and wife, Angela Rochelle Farris; grandchildren, Amanda Robin Farris, Laura Marie Farris, Robbie Andrew Farris, and Anna Jewel Farris; his special son, John Randolph “Randy” Farris of Pineville, LA, formerly of Denham Springs, LA; and a host of other loving family members and friends. Robin is preceded in death by his parents, Foster and Ola Mae Farris. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 10:15am until the time of funeral services at 12pm. Burial will follow at Louisiana National Cemetery, 303 W. Mount Pleasant Rd., Zachary, LA, at 2pm. Pall bearers are Hank Farris, Jason Farris, Randy Farris, Ray “Goula” Walters, Joe Spearman, Ralph Cook, Leslie Rainey. Honorary pall bearers are Robbie Farris, Mark Simoneaux, and Mike Simoneaux. SEMPER FI ROBIN, REST IN PEACE OORAH!! PSF In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project or Charity of your choice.
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