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Farish Jr.
Bernard Coulter Farish Jr., 51, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2010 in a local hospital.
He was born on September 10, 1959, in Charlottesville, the son of Bernard Coulter Farish Sr. and Betty Collins Farish.
He was a graduate of Albemarle High School and worked for facilities management at the University of Virginia. He was a good dad and husband who would always make you smile. Bernard enjoyed farming and his grandchildren were his pride and joy.
Other survivors include his wife of 32 years, Rebecca Farish; his children, Bernard C. Farish III and his wife, Jennifer Dinsmore, Kenneth Wayne Farish and Jasmine Harrell; six grandchildren, DeAndre, Sierra, Kaylie, Mia, Jordan and Kayden; four sisters, Teresa Farish and her husband, David, Pamela Sacre and her husband, Ronnie, Sonya Weathersbee and her husband, Barry, and Glenda Kirby and her husband, Dale; and numerous nieces and nephews. Last but not least, he will be missed by his dog, Rauss.
The family extends special thanks to the Doctors at The Hope Center and to the Nursing Staff of the 7th Floor of Martha Jefferson Hospital for all their kind consideration.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend John Austin officiating. Interment will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the funeral home.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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January 7, 2011
The members and supporters of the Albemarle High School Alumni Association were very sorry to hear about Bernard Farish's passing. It is always sad to lose a member of the Albemarle family, and we offer our condolences to his family and friends.
November 3, 2010
So sorry for your loss of husband , brother , father and son .May the God of comford be with the Farish Family.
charles dorman
November 1, 2010
to becky bc and wayne i am sorry hear bernard passed he will be missed. love you all. god bless
Linda Vaughan
November 1, 2010
To: Bernard Coulter Farish Jr. Family.
I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband and father. God bless you all during this most difficult time.
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October 28, 2010
Becky I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. May you and your family find the strenth to continue. God bless you all and give you comfort at this difficult time.
Sashaa Brown, Barboursville, Virginia
Sharonda Foley
October 28, 2010
Wayne, BC & Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you all and give you all comfort during this difficult time.
Hart Family
October 28, 2010
TO: Bernard Coulter Farish Jr. Family
With our deep sympathy to your family from our family.
Jeff, Lisa & Whitney Bailey
October 28, 2010
Mrs Kirby, Jimmy & Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you.
Shelia Mawyer
October 28, 2010
Becky and family, I was very sorry to hear about Bernard. He always had a quite smile on his face. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.
Tammi Oliva
October 28, 2010
Becky - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in God's love and strength.
Love you!
Lisa Spears
October 28, 2010
BC, Wayne & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during this time of grief.
Your Friensd @ JLK, Inc.
Donald Eubanks
October 28, 2010
I'm sorry for your lost. I worked with Bernard in 1995-1996
Gaines and Cindy Deane
October 28, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
VIVIAN & ER DEANE
October 27, 2010
BECKY & FAMILY SO SORRY TO LEARN OF YOUR LOSS. MAY THE LOVE OF FAMILY & FRIENDS HELP YOU THROUGH THE PAIN & HEALING.
Brenda Phillips
October 27, 2010
Becky and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's Love and comfort strengthen you in the days ahead.
Amanda Palmer
October 27, 2010
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
KAREN SANNER
October 27, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
doris davis
October 27, 2010
becky and family, my prayers and heart goes out to you sincerely
Marjorie & Johnny Payne
October 27, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Cindy & Calvin Davis
October 27, 2010
Becky,
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences are with you & your family at this time.
Robin Douglas
October 27, 2010
To the Farish Family-
I am so sorry for your loss, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.
Brian & Brandy Pleasants
October 27, 2010
God's Garden
God looked around his garden And He found an empty place. And then He looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered"Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
Sharon Shifflett
October 27, 2010
Becky, I am very sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
roodeee
October 27, 2010
What a wonderful, hard working human- being. I have, and will miss him greatly. A true friend to all!
jennifer serrano
October 27, 2010
becky and family, im sorry for your loss. may god be with you.
Sharra Putnam
October 27, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Allison Thomas
October 27, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sonny Beale
October 27, 2010
My thoughts are with the family; as I've known Bernie for the past 20 plus years. I as many others will miss him greatly.
Shirley Thomas
October 27, 2010
Betty so sorry for your loss.
Chris Floyd
October 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I knew Bernie for 8 years here at UVA and he was a great person and will be greatly missed.
Chris Floyd
UVA Physics Department
Darlene Webb
October 27, 2010
Bernie - You'll always be remembered by your many co-workers and friends at UVA; we'll miss you! God bless your family and keep them comforted during this difficult time.
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