Thomas 'TL' Farris Obituary Thomas Lamar "TL" Farris, 92, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away at 5:15 AM on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Hancock Village in Carthage, Illinois. TL was born on February 3, 1930, in Lydalisk, Arkansas, the son of June and Vesta (Martin) Farris. On December 28, 1983, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Treadwell Sawyer in Searcy County, Arkansas. She survives. TL worked in forestry for fifty years as a white oak and walnut veneer buyer, and worked a side job as a tree-trimmer well into his 80s. He was a member of the South Side Boat Club and enjoyed boating on the Mississippi River. TL also owned a sawmill as a hobby. TL was known as a master tinkerer and was always fixing something, even if it wasnt broken. He also raised game chickens as a hobby. He was best known for his incredible pool skills, playing in tournaments throughout the Midwest and even playing Minnesota Fats. It was a sought-after privilege to play pool with him, and for the past 23 years, the "TL Farris Invitational Pool Tournament," has been held in his honor. TL is survived by his wife Kathryn Farris of Hamilton; three sons: Thomas (Heather) Farris, Jr. of Rushville, Illinois, Timothy (Dawn) Farris of Hamilton; and Michael (Boo) Stevens of Washington State, daughter-in-law Shelli Sawyer of Hamilton; two brothers: Doug Farris of Adair, Illinois, and Dwain Farris of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; his sister Sherry Alman of Norfork, Arkansas; five granddaughters: Ashley Bowers of North Carolina, Emily Erhart of Troy, Il, Abigail and Autumn, of Rushville, and Sidnee Sawyer of Edwardsville; two grandsons: Connor Farris of Russia and Trevor Farris of Spokane Valley, Washington; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. TL is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Bernice (Perry) Farris; three brothers: Austin, Raz and Gary Farris; and three sisters: Royce Holt, Lou Tester and Bobbie Cocker; and his step-son Kent Sawyer. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from 2 to 4 pm at the Southside Boat Club in Keokuk, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to South Side Boat Club for a memorial project to be determined. Services Southside Boat Club (Keokuk, Iowa)