Richard Farrar, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Richard was born Saturday, March 4, 1967 in Whittier, California. In his younger years he worked for a pizza restaurant and later enjoyed thrifting at flea markets and yard sales. Richard's favorite pastime was skating and taking long walks with his pet companion, Bruno. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Element Church.

He was preceded in death by his birth parents, Kenneth Farrar, Sr. and Shirly Hill and by his grandparents who raised him, Neal and Virginia Farrar and his sister, Vickie Bright.

Those left to treasure his memory are his sister, Terri Shires of Ellenboro; brother, Kenneth Farrar, Jr. (Michelle) of Corpus Christi, Texas; brother-in-law, Kevin Bright of Sandy Mush; a host of nieces and nephews which includes his niece and caregiver, Ashleigh Patito (Matthew) of Sandy Mush.

A gathering of remembrance will be conducted privately for the family on a later date.

Memorial donations are requested to Element Church, 1071 S. Broadway Street, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com