FORT WORTH – On February 22, 2026, Retired Senior District Judge, Sidney C. Farrar, Jr., 94, peacefully made his final docket call and, surrounded by his loving family, went home to be with the Lord. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Greenwood’s Live Oak Chapel at 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Interment and graveside service will immediately follow the funeral services in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Greenwood’s Live Oak Chapel prior to the service. Judge Farrar enjoyed a long, distinguished career as a practicing attorney, District Court trial judge, and Associate Justice on the Second Court of Appeals in Tarrant County, Texas. Judge Farrar was born on April 25, 1931, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Sidney Clifton Farrar and Marjorie Dickey Farrar. He graduated from R.L. Paschal High School, attended Texas Christian University, and received a B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1955. After passing the bar, he enlisted in the United States Army as a private and was deployed to ASCOM City Area Command in Korea where he served as Courts and Boards Specialist for the Area Command. Upon his discharge from the Army in 1957, Judge Farrar returned to Fort Worth and went to work for the firm of Kelly, Morris & Walker. In 1962, he and fellow attorney Jim Claunch established the law firm of Farrar & Claunch in the historic Sinclair Building in downtown Fort Worth, where they practiced for the next 20 years. During that time, he served as a director in the Tarrant County Bar Association and as Chairman of the Grievance Committee. He was also active in the Democratic party in Tarrant County serving as the Precinct Chairman and Election Judge for several years on the county’s south side. In 1981, Republican Governor William P. Clements appointed Farrar – a lifelong Democrat – to serve as Judge of the 153rd Judicial District Court, without requesting that he change political parties. Judge Farrar served in that capacity until 1992 when Democratic Governor Ann Richards appointed him to the Second Court of Appeals where he served for two years as an Associate Justice. In 1996, he joined the Farrar Law Firm, established by his son, Stephen, as Of Counsel. In addition, Judge Farrar continued to serve as a visiting judge and mediator on several high-profile cases through 2011 when he retired. Judge Farrar was known for his steady temperament, sharp legal mind, and unwavering sense of fairness. Lawyers who appeared before him respected his preparation and integrity, while friends and family cherished his wit, humility, and deep faith. He believed the law was a calling, not merely a profession. But as much as he loved practicing law, by his own admission it was not the most important aspect of his life. That was reserved for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a long-time member of First Christian Church in downtown Fort Worth, where he served in various capacities, including deacon, elder, church board member, and highly regarded adult Sunday School teacher. He later became an active member of Believer’s Fellowship Bible Church in Fort Worth, and continued to attend Bible study regularly up until the time of his passing. Sidney married his soulmate, Jeannie Hicks (Dr. Virginia Farrar), on October 23, 1959. Together they enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling, and especially enjoyed spending time with one another and the family at the “Pretty World” that was the family’s farm. After his days of raising beef and cutting hay were over, Sidney donated the use of the land to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue and he and the family took delight in the attention and antics of the resident herd. Sidney and Jeannie’s marriage was filled with love for each other, for their children, and for the many Boston Terriers that were a part of their lives. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Dr. Virginia F. Farrar. He is survived by his brother, S. Dickey Farrar of Oklahoma City; his son, Stephen C. Farrar (Laura); his daughter, Diane E. Smith (Bridget); his grandchildren, Monique Rivers (Jeremy), Alexander Smith (Molly), Renée Smith (Keegan) and Sydney M. Farrar; as well as by his great-grandchildren, Timothy, Eve, Audrey, Lucy, Conrí and Winnie. His family would like to honor those people whose love and gentle care made it possible for Sidney to live his life to the fullest over his later years: Mia Stevenson, Tommie Green, Cindy Evartt and most especially Sandra Russell who was his near-constant companion, close friend, and co-conspirator in countless escapades. Please join the family in cherishing Sidney’s memory and celebrating his remarkable life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue (donkeyrescue.org) or to Believers Fellowship Bible Church in Fort Worth. GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76107 817-336-0584

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