It is with great sadness that the family of James P. “Jim” Farr announces his passing on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at the age of 76.
Jim was born in Porterdale, Georgia and lived for extended periods in California, Florida, Georgia, and Kansas before ending his career in League, City, Texas and then retiring to San Marcos, Texas. He served in the Air Force for 4 years before working in the aviation industry for 53 years. Jim had a 43-year career with Honeywell and its predecessor companies that culminated in a role supporting NASA’s astronaut flight program. He continued to work as a consultant to NASA after retiring from Honeywell. Jim proudly earned his bachelor’s degree at age 65. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and entertaining friends. He was a dedicated pet owner to dogs Buddy and Bailey.
At the end of his life, Jim was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in San Marcos and participated in the Lone Star Parkinson Society’s Rock Steady Boxing Program.
