Farris, Clifford R. 1950-2025 Plattsburg, Mo.

PLATTSBURG, Mo. – Clifford Ray Farris, 74, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at his home. He was born on Nov. 28, 1950, in Paradise, Missouri, to Raymond Lee and Genevieve (Benner) Farris.

Clifford graduated from Smithville, Missouri, High School, then proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post 97.

Clifford married Emma Blackford on July 8, 1989. She survives of the home.

He was a long-haul truck driver for many years. The last 20+ years he worked at the JCPenney Distribution Center, in Lenexa, Kansas, for MO-KAN Distribution Company where he retired.

Clifford loved camping, fishing, woodworking, watching John Wayne movies, sitting on the porch, singing, and playing his guitar. He also was a NASCAR fan and loved classic cars.

Known as a jack-of-all-trades and master of none, Clifford also thoroughly enjoyed his role as the big prankster in the family.

Clifford leaves many treasured memories for his family and friends as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Marshall Eugene Sprague III; and brother, Jack Farris.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Emma; children, Ginger Crow (Mark), of Parkville, Missouri, Nicole Cox (Charley), of San Tan Valley, Arizona, Rachael Reyes (Tony), of Kansas City, Kansas, and Clinton Farris (Meagan), of Oak Grove, Missouri; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Thomas (James), of Smithville; brother, James Wade (Julie), of San Antonio, Texas; and stepmother, Kathryn Buckley, of Faucett, Missouri.

Farewell Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, Bailey and Cox Family Funeral Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In the Lieu of flowers/ plants the family suggests memorial gifts to Toys for Tots.

Online guest book and obituary at www.baileycox.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.