George Edward Farris

George Edward Farris

Age 69, of Northville, passed away on April 24, 2022, after fighting as hard as he could and never giving up. In October of 2020 George was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer and lost his battle after a year and a half. He was born January 29, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan; son of Robert and Ellen (nee Main) Farris. George was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Jill M. Foreman on July 27, 1974; they were lovingly devoted to one another for over 47 years.

He was the first graduating class from Livonia Churchill High School, class of 1971. After graduation he started a 30-year career at Ford Motor Sterling Axle plant as a Job Setter and retired in 2002. On the day he retired his first grandchild was born which then started his second career as Papa. Always loyal to Ford, he never purchased any other make of car and was especially proud of his Ford Mustangs. George passed his passion for cars on to his grandsons.

George was an avid reader whose favorite author was Stephen King. He enjoyed travelling; his choice cities to travel to in Europe were Paris and Florence. Back home he treasured the time he spent with his family at the cottage on Sage Lake. George was a die-hard Detroit Lions fan and a season ticket holder since 1988.

He had the gift of gab and was a creative storyteller; his grandchildren always enjoyed his mysterious and fun stories. George was stylish and was a well-dressed man. He even matched his socks to the shirt he was wearing. George was a good friend and neighbor who liked to be the life of the party; his dancing skills were well known. He taught both his daughters and granddaughters how to dance. George was a loving, fun, and adventurous husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. To know George is to love George.

George is survived by his beloved wife, Jill M. Farris; his daughters, Sara (Dani) Tubbs and Mary (Jonathan) Eccles; his grandchildren, Cole Tubbs, Lily Tubbs, Sasha Bennett, and Sadie Bennett; his siblings, Danny (Vickie Sue) Farris, Mary Leonardi, Elizabeth Caracci, and John (Patty) Farris. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Robert Farris, Jr.

A celebration of his life will be held Monday, May 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Newburg United Methodist Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia with a luncheon immediately following.

The family would appreciate memorial contributions to American Lung Association , 1475 E. 12 Mile Rd., Madison Heights, MI 48071, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.