Parkersburg News April 23, 2008 Christopher J. Farson Christopher John Farson, 31, of Parkersburg died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on April 19, 2008. He was born May 17, 1976, in Wood County, a son of David C. Farson of Waverly and Tammy Lynn Cox Martin of New Matamoras, Ohio. Chris was a graduate of St. Marys High School, had been baptized at the Willow Island Baptist Church and had been employed as a welder with PCI Industries of Mineral Wells for the past six years. As a boy, he had been active in sports. He was an avid Harley-Davidson fan and enjoyed fishing and playing guitar. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Angela M. Modesitt Farson and his son, Christopher Shane Farson at home. Also surviving are his stepfather, David Martin and his stepmother, Cheryl Farson; his maternal grandmother, Fran Vaughn of St. Marys; his paternal grandfather, Donald C. Farson of Waverly; a brother, Jessie Higgins of Waverly; two sisters, Dawn Ruschal Farson of New Matamoras and Amy Jo Farson of Waverly; and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding him in death was his paternal grandmother, Lois Farson; maternal grandfather, Eddie C. Cox; grandparents, Ruth Ann and George C. Martin; and uncle, Shawn Cox. The funeral service has tentatively been scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., Parkersburg, with Pastor David Beaver officiating. Burial will follow at the Willow Island Cemetery in Pleasants County. The visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The family has requested that people be dressed casually for the visitation and funeral. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.kimesfh.com The pallbearers will be Shane Modesitt, Nathan Janes, Kelly Cox, Seth Cox, Joe Dornon, Shawn Jones, John Kinnard, Scott Jarvis and Ben Mattingly. (Gerald Bills)
