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Chad Farner Obituary

Chad Alan Farner AMARILLO-Chad Alan Farner, 39, of Amarillo passed away on March 31, 2016, in Amarillo, Texas. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Pathpoint Fellowship Church, 6215 Canyon Dr. Officiating will be Chad's cousins, Caleb Crouch of First Baptist Church in Mineral Wells and Ricky Griffin of Trinity Fellowship Amarillo. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 I-40 East. Chad Alan Farner was born July 17, 1976, in Amarillo to Richard Farner and Debra Taylor Farner. He attended Caprock High School and graduated from Randall High School in 1994. Chad also attended Amarillo College for one year. Chad married Tasha Weldon on Feb. 14, 2000, in Amarillo. He worked at Great Western Directories for five and a half years and for AIG for 14 years. Chad was also owner of All Game Apparel and enjoyed providing uniforms to many area sports teams. He was known for his generosity and love for others. He loved his daughters with his whole heart and was very proud of the young women they are becoming. He enjoyed watching his daughters participate in theater arts, basketball and track. Chad also enjoyed riding his Harley with his special friends. He will be deeply missed by everyone. Chad was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Rev. Alvin E. Taylor, C.David Farner and J.L. Pipes. Chad is survived by his two beautiful daughters, Cali D'Ann Farner and Caitlyn Jade Farner both of the home; mother, Debra Taylor of Lubbock; father, Rick Farner and wife Rhonda of Lubbock; grandmothers, Reba Pipes of Lubbock and June Farner of Amarillo; step-sister, Mandy Fuller and husband James of Amarillo; and also by numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Please leave online condolences at www.memorialparkamarillo.com.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Apr. 8, 2016.

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December 14, 2017

I LOVE YOU NOW AND FOREVER, I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN HEAVEN.....

Debra Taylor

February 2, 2017

To My Son,
I will miss you for the rest of my days. Knowing you are in Heaven gives me such comfort because I know I will see you again. I'm so thankful that God entrusted you to us so that we could be your parents. I have been proud of you, always. We will watch over your girls. You loved them so much, and we do, too.

Christ is my Anchor and my Strength. I love you Chad -- Always!
Love, Mom

May 27, 2016

Even though I didn`t know him his parents still need alot of prayers. My love and thoughts are with you always. Cary Ladd Hook `em 1974

April 10, 2016

To the family of Chad, So sorry for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory become a treasure so treasure the memory
Matt 5:4,5

BC~

April 6, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. There is comfort in knowing he is with the angels now.

Tricia Stogsdill

April 5, 2016

My dear cousin Debbie,
My heart breaks for you. I understand the depth of grief and sorrow from losing my precious grandson. God is carrying you and He will send His earthly angels to help you thru the days to come. We can rejoice that one day we will be reunited with our loved ones in heaven. They are the lucky ones. They live in mansions with the King of kings. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you, Tricia

Tina Glasgow

April 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God comfort you and wrap his arms around you all during this time and times to come.

Kristi Underhill

April 5, 2016

My prayers are for the entire family and host of friends. I'm so very sorry. Chad worked on my team at AIG, and I enjoyed every day with him. He treasured his friends and family. We look forward to the joy of meeting him again one day.

Shelley Stewart

April 5, 2016

I work at AIG in Building 03. I met Chad 8 years ago when I started here. He was a great guy and always had a smile. I pray comfort and sweet memories to all the family, as you greive during these difficult days. Ricky Griffin was my pastor in Borger and had a tremendous effect on my life. Blessings to all of you.

Jonann Sandvig

April 5, 2016

Rick, I am so sorry for the loss of Chad. My deepest sympathy and prayers.

Sharon Owens

April 5, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Yvonne Stine

April 4, 2016

Fly away home Chad. The Lord will watch over your babies now. You were an awesome Dad and a wonderful example of a kind and generous person. I know they'll follow in your footsteps. We won't forget you.

Natalie Evans

April 4, 2016

Chad, you will be dearly missed by so, so many. I am praying for your girls during this difficult time. You leave a legacy of kindness and compassion here with everyone who knew you. I always picture you with a smile on your face. Glad to know I will see you again one day.

sue killough

April 4, 2016

Rick sorry for your loss prayers and best wishes for you and your family

Desiree Sandoval

April 4, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss.

Terry Barnes

April 4, 2016

Prayers and condolences to the family.

robby brown

April 4, 2016

Fly on Sweet Angel. Your daughters have a hard act to follow. Chad, we're going to miss you but we'll always remember your attitude and smile.

Shannon Loo

April 4, 2016

My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

April 4, 2016

So, so sorry. I enjoyed working with Chad. Was a smart, conscience, insightful co-worker.
js

April 4, 2016

Debra - We are so very sorry to hear of your loss & will continue prayer for you & your family. No words can express the heartfelt sympathy we feel for you all at this time.

Johnny & Bev Cobb (Amarillo, TX)

Cory and Kayla Welch

April 4, 2016

I love you buddy. You were a great friend to me and my family. We will miss you.

Charity Tweed

April 4, 2016

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was such amazing person. I had the pleasure working with him at AIG. Going to miss seeing him on his motorcycle.

Jon & Terrie Campbell

April 4, 2016

Our deepest condolences to Chad & his family - know that you're in our prayers.

Ray & Elizabeth Packard

April 3, 2016

Our prayers are with the girls and family. I love and miss you brother.

Denise Wright

April 3, 2016

You will be greatly missed. Prayers for your girls and loved ones.

Melinda McNutt

April 3, 2016

Prayers to all. Truly heartbreaking. Fly high Chad. You will be missed. Thanks for the crooked smiles I got when we'd cross paths. I treasure those.

Sue@Ivon Williams

April 3, 2016

My deepest sympathy to all that knew and loved Chad. God has recieved another angel. May God comfort the family and friends who will miss him so much! We all will see you again Chad!
Sue@ Ivon Williams
(Post, Texas)

Heather Belcher (Stone)

April 3, 2016

You are so loved and will be missed so darn much Chad!! You will NEVER ever be forgotten! Thank you for being real and showing myself and so many others the true meaning of the words Friendship, Hope, Love and Forgiveness. Angel Wings Around your beautiful girls and family, Jesus, please cover them with the peace and comfort that only you can give them during this tragic time. In Christ's name we pray, Amen....

Fred Flores

April 3, 2016

My sympathies go out to Chad's family in this most difficult time. Words are hard to find, but please know that countless people are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers and are deeply saddened by Chad's passing.

Sonya Voyles

April 3, 2016

You were an amazing person and we shared lots of laughs about our daughters and their basketball games. You made work so much fun and you will be so deeply missed. Our friendship will never be forgotten. Rest in heaven my friend.

freddie urioste

April 3, 2016

Heaven received an awesome person. Keep smiling big guy. No goodbyes just a see you later.

Jay & Sheri Roberts

April 3, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Elizabeth Fenhaus

April 3, 2016

Miss you already

Crystal McKinney

April 3, 2016

Since jr high you were always the comedian. You made everyone laugh. You grew into an amazing man and dad. You are missed but will never be forgotten. You live on in your girls now and in the memory of us...the ones that knew and loved you. Fly with the angels now my friend. While it's hard for us left here, we will carry on. There will be sorrow and grief but only because we lost a bright shining star!! We love you always and will miss you until we see you again.

Brandy Youngblood

April 3, 2016

R.I.P

Chanette McKibben

April 3, 2016

Til we meet again...

Stan and Kae Rae Austin

April 3, 2016

Our deepest sympathy!

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