Dr. James Farison

Dr. James B. Farison, age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 19, 2017.
Jim was born on the family farm in McClure, Ohio on May 26, 1938. After graduating from McClure High School, he attended the University of Toledo where he received his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering. He then earned a masters degree and Ph.D. in engineering from Stanford University. Over the next 35 years, Dr. Farison went on to have a distinguished career at the University of Toledo as both a professor and the Dean of the College of Engineering. Following his retirement from the University of Toledo, he and his wife Gail, relocated to Waco, Texas. During the next 15 years he served in a number of capacities including professor and Chairmen of the Department of Engineering at Baylor University, where he especially enjoyed the opportunity to share his faith in Christ in an academic atmosphere. Throughout his career in academia he garnered many prestigious recognitions and awards.
Jim married Gail (Donahue), his college sweetheart in 1961. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage dedicated to the Lord and each other. They raised two sons, Jeff and Mark. One of his greatest passions was to serve the Lord in many capacities in his local church, both while in Toledo and Waco. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and loved being with his four grandchildren. While he is greatly missed the family is encouraged by the fact that he is in the presence of his loving Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Blair and Marie Farison and his brother Richard Farison. He is survived by his wife Gail, and his sons Jeff and Mark (wife Janel), and four grandchildren, Andrew (wife Elisenda), Sadie Gilmore ( husband Michael), Abigail and Seth. He is also survived by his brothers Robert and Franklin, and sisters, Naomi Good and Margaret Fisher.
The family wishes to thank the staffs of Wesley Woods Care Center and Providence Hospice, as well as all of the family and friends who have prayed for and supported them through the years of his illness.
Private family service to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Gideon's International at www2.gideons.org