Garry “Fuzz” James Farris of Cuba, Missouri was born in Rolla, Missouri on Sunday, Feb. 9, 1958 to Benjamin James Farris and Virginia Grace (nee King) Farris and passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 at the age of 67 years, 9 months, and 16 days.
Garry was a lifelong resident of Cuba and attended Cuba High School.
He spent several years running Indian Springs Resort but was best known for his long career with Bass Canoe Rental where he served as head of service and maintenance. In recent years, he worked for John Bell, spending days feeding cattle.
He accepted the Lord as his personal Savior at an early age and was baptized at Crossroads Baptist Church where he was a member. He later attended Free Will Baptist Church in Cuba and First Baptist Church in Leasburg.
He enjoyed flathead and crappie fishing, especially night fishing. Garry was a proud member of the State Coon Hunters of Missouri, and loved hunting, trapping and coon hunting. Time on his jet boat, frying up fish, or going to Shelly’s or the East Office were some of his favorite ways to spend the day. Garry also enjoyed McDonald’s chicken nuggets, long road trips, watching westerns and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Virginia Farris.
He is survived by his son, Benjamin Farris of Cuba, Missouri; brothers, Jerry Farris and Larry and wife Sandra Farris both of Cuba, Missouri; sister, Twila Farris and husband Eddie Metcalf of Grants Pass, Oregon; special nieces, Rachael Harris and significant other Rob Carmack and Emma Harris both of Cuba, Missouri; special nephew, Kamren Harris of Cuba, Missouri; special friend, Jim Bob Brand of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Spencer R. Hutson officiating.
Following Garry’s wishes, the family chose cremation as his final disposition.
The family will have a memorial gathering at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
