Oliver Lynn Farr, 74, of New Smyrna Beach died Friday, June 05, 2009 at his home. Buddy was born November 28, 1934 in Lecompte, LA. He moved to Florida in 1974 from Alexandria, LA and resided in New Smyrna Beach with his wife, Carolyn. Buddy was a devoted man of God and an inspiration to those around him. He served as a Deacon at the West Orange Church of Christ and was a member of the New Smyrna Beach Church of Christ. Buddy was a past Rotarian and veteran of the US Navy. He graduated from Tioga High School Class of 1953. Buddy owned and operated Farr Discount Furniture Store in Alexandria, LA and was the founder and owner/operator of Buddy's Cinnamon Buns. Buddy was known for his loving and giving personality. He never met a stranger and would go out of his way to help in any way. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents A.L. "Kid" and Lucyle Farr. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Carolyn Ann McQueen Farr; children, Kirk Farr of Ocoee, Staci and Ronnie Bradshaw of Winter Garden, Bradley and Paula Farr of Valde, TX; one grandson, Gunnar Bradshaw; four granddaughters, Olivia Bradshaw, Elizabeth, Kathryn and Caroline Farr; sister, Darleene Farr ( Jack) Courtney of Alexandria, LA; sister-in-law, Shirley McQueen Jeter and many loving family member in Alexandria, LA.
1:00PM, Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ball, LA
Visitation will be held 7-9PM, Monday at the Hixson Funeral Home, 701 Jackson, Alexandria, LA.
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ball, LA