This unrestricted fund was established in memory of Frederick A. Farris. Fred was a retired educator having taught at Lester Elementary before transferring to Independence Middle School. He retired from Raleigh County schools after 35 years of service. Fred was the eldest child of the late Dr. Frederick and Evelyn June Farris. A Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1971 graduate, both his undergraduate and graduate degrees were completed at WVU. Leaving a bequest to establish this endowment will help BAF respond to the emerging needs of our community. His gift received in 2022 will support our community in ways we can only imagine in the future.