Mr. Farrar was born December 8, 1950 in LaGrange, GA to Vesta Eloise Foster Farrar and the late Edwin Herman Farrar. He retired from West Point Stevens and was a loving husband and father. His devotion to his family was always a priority. Jimmy loved his music and played in numerous bands including Raw Energy, Molly Hatchet, Predator, Section 8, Gator Country, Southern Rock Allstars, Hangin’ Tough. During his music career he received Gold and Platinum Awards. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Survivors include his loving wife, Elizabeth Farrar; son, Nathan Farrar; daughter, Jamaica Farrar Jackson (Carl “Trea” Jackson III); mother, Vesta Foster Farrar; sister, Tharon Norred (Mike Norred); four grandsons; one granddaughter; nephew, Jay Daniel; other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00pm Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Stateline Congregational Christian Church. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Troup High School Marching Band in memory of Jimmy Farrar.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
