James "Fuzzy" Alvin Farrington

James "FUZZY" Alvin Farrington age 86 of the Karns Community passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1 day before his 87th birthday.  Fuzzy retired from S. B. Newman Printers Touch and Keith Press.  Fuzzy was a proud graduate of Fulton High School class of 1957 and he served in the Tennessee Air National Guard.  Preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Effie Fann Farrington, former wife, Barbara Emch and his precious 4 legged babies, Boss and Matty.  Survivors; wife of 43 years, Linda Ellis Farrington; daughter, Terry Farrington Frost (Jeff); sons, James McKinley Farrington and John Isbill Farrington; grandsons, Adam Petty (Alison) Jaxson and Andrew Frost (Aerial); brother, Tom Farrington (Janice); sister, Jewell Overton of Florida; sister-in-law; Shirley Palmer, Janice Ellis of Knoxville, and Doris Bokash of New Jersey.  Special friends and a special 'thank you" to Rick and Tony Wright for all their help, support and kindness, Tennessee Crossroads Genealogy Club for all their love and support, and to 4th floor Parkwest Riverstone, Brittany, Brett and Even and CCU Parkwest especially Dr. Shane and Dr. Matthews and for the wonderful care.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026 at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel 2829 Rennoc Road, Knoxville, TN 37918.  Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Alcoa Highway for an 11:00 a.m graveside service , Pastor and friend C. W. "Willie" Turner officiating.  In lieu of flowers, make donations to St Jude's Children Hospital or Butler Animal Clinic 7545 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN 37931.  Condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.