Apostle Johnny Farris
Johnny James Farris was born on November 16, 1944 in Vicksburg, MS to the late Simon Bell and the late Ruby Farris. He was raised and educated in the Vicksburg school system and graduated from Temple High School in the early 1960’s.
Johnny Farris was a loving husband, father and pastor. He was the Apostle and founder of Greater Life Baptist Church for 28 years. His love for the people was his greatest attribute and he will be greatly missed.
On Monday, June 23, 2014, Apostle John Farris was called home to be with the Lord. He leaves behind to carry on his legac, his loving wife of 46 years, First Lady Prophetess Joyce Farris. Children, Antonio Farris and Lady Recha Ephraim Farris and her husband Apostle Frederick K Ephraim. Grandchildren: Jonshea Daniel Farris, Shaqunda Alexandria Coleman Farris, and Shemuel Fre-Jon Farris Ephraim.
The wake and funeral service will take place on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Anointed Fire Deliverance Tabernacle located at 777 Washington Street in Dorchester, MA. The Wake is at 9 am and the Funeral starts at 10am.
Interment will take place at Knollwood Cemetery located at 319 High Street in Canton, MA’
Repast will take place at 17 Hale Street, Hyde Park immediately following interment.
Guestbook Entries
Joyce
May the Lord comfort you and your family on the loss of John.
We still have memories of you both here at the MGH.
You will be in our prayers.
Daddy you’re gone now and there are no words that could be said to bring my love bug back to me. I will always love and keep you in my heart forever… you showed me how to love and to be loved, your words of wisdom will be in my heart until we meet again. .. Love you with my whole heart. ..your lil love bug Recha…
I loved you so much. You were an excellent man in all ways possible. You were my godfather my second dad. You will live on in the history book of my life. See you in the kingdom Apostle, I love you
Tonight I set up thinking about you, missing your voice your smile and love, your still my number one love bug now and forever. Love you an miss you daddy… your baby girl Recha.
I send my love and condolences to Prophetess Joyce Farris, Recha,and all of Apostles Farris family and friends. When I learned today of the lost of Apostle Farris my heart sunk. Even before I saw the above picture, I remembered his smile for MGH, and church. He will always hold a dear place of respect and love in my heart. May God continue to give you strength and peace.
Michelle
I will never forget when I emailed you to ask you to help me understand why I was going through some things I was going through and you took the time not only to write me back but you called to pray with me. You said you’d keep my husband and I lifted up in prayer. I never got the chance to tell you that God did exactly what he said he’d do in His perfect timing but I’m sure you already know that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything. I reread your words from time to time because it comforts me. I pray your family finds that same kind of comfort.
Grandpa I miss you so much!!! You are Greatest man I’ve ever known! There’s nobody better than you i said that my whole life.. And i can’t help but to cry because I miss my #1 man, my hero, my proud and joy.. My Daddy! I miss you! Love u forever
In a few days it would be a year if not having you to hug, kiss, talk to. Daddy I miss you so much this year, we would talk every day many times a day, I was truly a daddy’s girl. Daddy you would be so proud of me, I’m doing all the things you pretty much wanted me to do when you were here with me lol. I’m doing better, I still cry almost everyday, but I’m sure I’ll be able to move forward one day. Your love will always be a part of my life. Your love bug 4ever.
Wow. It’s been two years now, and I still miss you like you just pass. Daddy there’s not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. Holding you kissing my love bug….my life nor heart will never be the same, but with everyday that goes by my heart heals a Lil more. I will never forget the man nor the father you was. And pray that I will see you again. ..In heaven. Love you daddy with all my heart and soul. Lil love bug.
Grandpa I love you so much, you was my hero. My heart will always remember all the words you said to me. I’ll one day take your seat at greater life baptist church and I hope I will be as great as you. Love you forever. .shemmie
APOSTLE FARRIS I love you and i miss you so so so much my heart is so empty with out you you are my everything.you are my world. you have a special place in my heart.when i went on facebook and read that god has called you home i have not been the same its very hard for me to believe that you are gone you may be gone but never forgotten i miss you so so so much and i will never stop loveing you the way i do i was allways remember you no matter where you are my girls miss you so much you was not just my pastor you was my godfather and my kids grandfather thank you for being there for me and my family thank you for loveing me and my family apostle i love you so so so much may you rest in peace love ftom the talbert family
Hey love bug….. I’m doing much better. It will be four years in a few days and I still miss my love bug …. Daddy I can’t say everything has gone to plan with your church, smh…. But I guess they’re trying. Things will never be like it was when you were here, and I can’t say it should be… The heart has left……but it’s okay. Things will be fine and they will go on eventually. Praying for change in heart mine and spirit. Missing you daddy. And everything you lived for. Love you
I love you daddy. 2018
Hi grandpa it me shaveya I may be young but I cry like every one else I love you grandpa apostle and I miss you so much every time I saw you I was waiting for my hug a kiss on the cheek and you praying for me and my family I think about you all the time I sit alone and cry I don’t want to cry I know you are looking down on me and god said you are in a better place no more pain but all the people you looking down on miss you so much I know I miss you I love u I love u I love you more and more everyday may you continue to R.I.P.I WILL SEE YOU WHENI GET HEAVEN I LOVE U AND I MISS YOU SO MICH LOVE: SHAVEYA,KAIYAA,AND MY MOM YOLANDA AKA T.T.
Thinking of you Uncle Johnny. Love you and miss you very much, your niece.
My love bug, it’s been five years since I’ve hold you in my arms. Daddy I still miss you so much. I’ll always miss you, today and every other day. I’m better, stronger and a Lil more wiser, yet I’m still broken hearted from this lost. You were my everything, my world, life. I will always remember you and keep you in my heart….why you ask love bug, because your unforgettable. …… When it’s my time daddy, meet me at the gate, I’ve been working very hard to get there. Love you love bug. Your #1 girl always and forever. Recha Farris Ephraim
Missing you yesterday so much, Easter was the day you really preach❤️ Lol .. just like this virus, nothing will be the same again. Waiting to see you again Daddy. Love you alway😍😘😘😘 love bug
Today, I really needed to talk to you. I get those urges sometimes. To say that I miss you is an understatement and I try to avoid anything that reminds me that you’re no longer here. Just thought of you and wanted you to know. I love you Johnny James.
Daddy, I really miss you. The love, friendship.. the kisses😂 you left us with so much, and I thank you for it, the wisdom you had was unbelievable. I’m so thankful to God for allowing me to be your little girl, your only child…. i was blessed. Things have been pretty good and Jonshea is killing the game… you would be proud . Qunda is Qunda😂 saving and working hard, you would be proud again. Your grandson 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Shemmie has passed everyone Expectation, yes you would be so proud of your lil man .. your co co❤️ Fred is doing what you know and said he would do, I’m proud of him , and you also would be. Mommy… she’s keeping things together at GLBC ……. I’m proud of her. We miss you my love and we pray that we will see you on the other side💋💋💋 mylovebug.