Harold Eugene Farris, 52, a former Osawatomie resident, was found dead Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, at his home in San Diego.

He was found by a coworker who went to his home after Mr. Farris did not show up for work or call in.

Known as Pinky, he was born June 10, 1953, in Paola, the son of Harold and Ruth Farris. He attended school in Osawatomie and was a 1971 graduate of Osawatomie High School.

After graduating, he moved to Klamath Falls, Ore., and joined the U.S. Navy, where he remained for 22 years.

He was baptized in the First Baptist Church of Osawatomie.

He met and married Vivian Stamey while living in California. She preceded him in death Sept. 23, 1998.

Survivors include his father, Harold Farris of Arkansas; his mother, Ruth Farris Doublin of Wickliffe, Ky.; his stepfather, Bailey Doublin; a brother, Richard Farris of McClure, Ill.; four half sisters, Carol Paine of Olathe, Leona Snyder of Carl Junction, Mo., Connie Deffenbaugh of Lenexa and Jean Lile of Parker; a half brother, Leslie Farris of Osawatomie; and two stepchildren, John Stamey and Donna Stamey, both of California.

Mr. Farris was cremated and his ashes will be placed with his wife's remains. No services are planned.