James Arthur Farren

James Arthur Farren, 77, of Elkview, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was born March 3, 1938 in Quincy to the late Raymond and Edna Rhoades Farren. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by sisters, Evelyn Higgenbotham and Ruby Leadmon, and brothers, Raymond Farren Jr. and Jackie Farren. James was a retired machinist supervisor for Scott Aviation in Monroe, North Carolina, a United States Air Force veteran and a graduate of DuPont High School, class of 1955. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Eary Farren; sons, Donald R. Farren of Gibsonville, North Carolina and Keith E. Farren of Orangeburg, South Carolina; granddaughter, Jessica K. Farren; and brother, Charles (Janet) Farren of Campbells Creek. The funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with Celebrant H R Whittington officiating. The burial will follow the service at Montgomery Memorial Park, London Family and friends will gather for the visitation one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.