Background
Farr, Russell Haynes was born on February 20, 1923 in Blytheville, Arkansas, United States. Son of Russell Carter and Mabel Anna (Haynes) Farr.
Farr, Russell Haynes was born on February 20, 1923 in Blytheville, Arkansas, United States. Son of Russell Carter and Mabel Anna (Haynes) Farr.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University East.Fla., 1950. Bachelor of Arts, Shaw University, 1975, Edison College, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities (honorary), California Western University, 1975.
1 son, Gary Russell. Partner, then owner Roman Catholic Farr & Sons Oil Corporation, Blytheville, 1946-1978. Partner, then owner Delta Propane Company, Blytheville, 1955-1978. Independent investment consultant, Blytheville, since 1978.
Director Blytheville Federal Savings & Loan Association Past president Chickasawba chapter American Red Cross, Blytheville Bowling Association.
President Blytheville United Way, 1980-1981. Member, secretary-treasurer Blytheville Sewer Commission, since 1980.
County Democratic committeeman, since 1978. Trustee Mississippi County Community College, since 1983.
Member Arkansas State L-P Gas Advisory Board, since 1983.
The committed individual Christian can and should approach God directly, and individual gifts of ministry received from God should be shared with others
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946, 51-52. Member Indiana Consultant American (governor 1979-1982), Blytheville Chamber of Commerce (past president), American Society Quality Control, National Association Accountants, National Management Association (certified professional manager), University Arkansas Alumni Association, 11th Armored Division Association, Air Force Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), American Legion, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Clubs: National Sojourners (past president Blytheville), Blytheville Country (past president).
Married Mary Sue Piercy, July 22, 1944.