Robert Gary Farris, 83, of Burlington, Iowa died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa. He was born June 17, 1939 at Blandinsville, Illinois, a son of Clarence G. and Sylvia E. (Bundy) Farris.

He worked at the American Ordnance Plant for 15 years, Montgomery Ward for 10 years, J.I Case, and Interiors Inc. He enjoyed auctions, dancing, singing and telling stories. He also loved camping, collecting elephants, and Volkswagen Bugs. Robert enjoyed being an elder, Sunday school teacher and song leader in the early days of West Burlington Christian Church.

He is survived by his children: Teresa "Teri" Farris-Critten, of West Burlington, Iowa; Toni Kirk, of Kansas City, Missouri and Robert "Todd" Farris, of Burlington, Iowa; seven grandchildren: Shawna, Scott, Shelby, Danielle, Ashley, Jeffrey, and Abigail; seven great grandchildren: Jillian, Ariana, Aeric, Alexander, Jace, Conor and Brennan. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son Jeffrey C., infant daughter Joni L. Farris, and three siblings, Kenneth, Kathryn and Margaret.

Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life to be held on Sunday, May 14, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Fort Madison Christian Church, 1029 48th St. Fort Madison, Iowa. Burial will take place at a later time at the Glade City Cemetery, Blandinsville, Illinois. A memorial has been established, contributions may be left at the Barr Memorial Chapel. Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the Farris family and an online guest book may be found at www.barrsmemorialchapel.com.