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Stephen Farnsworth Obituary
He was a native of Gaston County, born August 29, 1952 to Harold and Betty Farnsworth from Cher-ryville.
He served in the US Air Force and loved riding his Harley Davidson.
He was employed with Wix Corp. in Gastonia as a mechanical engineer.
Survivors include his wife of 16 years: Roxanne Crosby Farnsworth and his Sisters, Sherry Brookshire, Gay Farnsworth; step Children: Steven Lackey, Christy and Kelly and Bethany Low.
Grandchild: Ethan and Amber Low, Nathan and Mitchell Lackey, Alex and Savannah Bowman; Sister and Brother-in-law; Roger and Dianne Self, Lee Crosby; Nieces and nephews: Taylor, Kate, Josh and Ja-son Self.
Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with Rog-er Self officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers: Donations to Hospice and Palliative Care of Lincoln County, 107 North Cedar Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Farnsworth
Sylvia Rutherford
December 23, 2014
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Pam Fernandez
December 23, 2014
Roxanne,
I am so sorry and My sincere condolences for the loss of Steve. May You find comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding that God so freely imparts to us through His merciful grace.
Always a Friend,
Pam Fernandez
Karen Beck
December 23, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss!!!! Prayers!!!!
Amy Edwards
December 23, 2014
Roxanne, so sorry for your loss, sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.
Rita Finney
December 22, 2014
I am so sorry! I will keep you in my prayers.
December 22, 2014
Sorry for your loss. I hope you let it make you better but not bitter. I worked
some with Steve and rode out west with him. Our prayers are with you
Mike&Sandy Jones
Wendy Capron
December 22, 2014
So sorry for your loss Roxanne, I will keep you in my prayers, God bless
Wendy Capron
December 22, 2014
So sorry for your loss Roxanne, I will keep you in my prayers, God bless
Gail Thoma
December 22, 2014
May the love of family & friends carry you through your grief and sorrow. Thinking about you Roxanne & love you!
December 22, 2014
Roxanne, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace. Mary Jane Sellers
Shannan Matney
December 22, 2014
May GOD bless and keep you safe!!!
Robert Black
December 22, 2014
My heart goes out to his family , only worked with him few weeks , seem like a great guy
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