Mr. James Lester Farrior, 81, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Friday, February 11, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Friday, November 1, 1940 to Marion Augusta Farrior and Willie Mamie Walker Farrior. He was a member of Crossroad Baptist Church. After retiring from Mississippi Power Company, he continued working as a consultant with numerous electrical contractors. Mr. James was an avid fisherman, hunter, musician, artist, and a huge fan of Elvis Presley.

Mr. James is preceded in death by his father, Marion Augusta Farrior; mother, Willie Mamie Walker Farrior; daughter, Teresa Tynette Farrior; son, Lavelle DeLaney "Monk" Farrior; brother, Dale Woodson Farrior.

He is survived by his companion of 24 years, Pat Odom of Waynesboro, MS; two sons, James Shannon Farrior (Shirley) of Victoria, TX, Darrell Dewayne Farrior (Delores) of Moss Point, MS; two daughters, Dana Lynn Farrior Richardson (John) of Waynesboro, MS, Felecia Farrior Brown (Christopher) of Buford, GA; two sisters, Janie Carol Farrior Hyatt (Robert) of Pelham, AL, Wanda Kaye Farrior Lofton (Lee) of Clara, MS; five grandchildren, Shaena Farrior, Dakoda Farrior (Courtney), Joseph Cole Burford, Preston DeWayne James, Lane Farrior Brown; three great grandchildren, Kamri Elaine Farrior, James Braeden Farrior, Kaisin Kade Farrior; extended family members, Glenda Malone Wolfe (Tom) of Slidell, LA, Karen Malone, Kevin Malone (Kim), Brent Malone (Alice) all of Waynesboro, MS; lifelong friend and cousin, Wayne Brock; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation for Mr. Farrior will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday, February 14, 2022 at Freeman Funeral Home, 1305 Skyland Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro, MS with Rev. Tommy Davis officiating. Interment will be in Waynesboro Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS with Masonic Lodge Rites. Pallbearers are Dakoda Farrior, Preston James, Cole Burford, Lane Brown, Kevin Malone, and Robert Hyatt. Honorary Pallbearers are Lee Lofton, Brent Malone, and Wayne Brock.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Wayne General Hospital, Dr. Stokely, the many staff members that took care of Mr. James, nurse Rhonda Cooley, and the Hospice aides.