Mr. John Everett Farris, 87, of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born October 19, 1938, in Boone County, a son of the late Dorman Robert and Mary Josephine (Vanausdall) Farris. John married Judy Tolley in 1962.

Following high school, John proudly served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He worked for Citizens Gas as a welder for many years before retiring from the company.

John had a lifelong appreciation for motorcycles and cars, especially his Harley and Lincoln. Above all, however, John was devoted to his family. His grandchildren held a special place in his heart, and he loved spending time with them.

John was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.

Survivors include his loving wife, Judy Farris of Lebanon; daughters, Johnna (Scott) Kelly and Brooke (Gregg) Naberhaus; son, Chad (Heather) Farris; grandchildren, Alexa, Erin, Luke, Taylor, Cooper, Irelynd, Ava, Sophia, Audrey, Sophie, and Braden; great-grandchildren, Leni, Bond, Scheyer, and Stetson; and brothers, George (Dixie) Farris and David Farris.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, James Farris; and sisters, Edna Richardson, Norma Stricklin, and Eva (Jim) Edwards.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of John to the Alzheimer’s Association, Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, September 12, for a celebration of life from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the American Legion Post 113, 1020 Hendricks Drive, Lebanon, Indiana 46052.

Final care of John has been entrusted to the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, Lebanon. You are invited to visit the website where you may sign his online register and leave a personal message at www.strawmyerdrury.com.