Letter to the Editor
Faris Ashkar’s passing
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Faris Ashkar’s sudden passing last evening. Faris was a chamber member under his custom woodworking and design business, Artistic Designs.
I know many of you did not get to meet Faris, but for those who did—whether it was once or multiple times at weekly Chamber networkings—I’m sure you’ll share in both our sadness at his passing and our gratitude for knowing him. Anyone who met Faris would speak readily of his kindness, warmth, intelligence and creativity. Faris was a longtime resident of the Town of Farragut; he could talk long and well about the growth and change he had seen in this part of Knox County. We at the chamber would often call to check in with Faris if he had not stopped by the office in a while for a cup of coffee to discuss and show off his latest creations.
Faris’ son, Charles, asked that his service information be shared with our members because of how much his father loved our Chamber and being involved in it.
Faris A. Ashkar Funeral Services (June 30, 1946-February 28, 2018)
Saturday, March 3, 2018
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Viewing at Weatherford Mortuary
158 South Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
865-483-6346
www.weatherfordmortuary.com
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Outdoor Funeral Service at Oak Ridge Memorial Park
1501 Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge TN 37831
865-482-2464
www.ormp.info
Julie A. Blaylock , IOM
President/CEO
Farragut West Knox Chamber
