Photo courtesy of Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.
Oct 8, 1964 - Feb 22, 2018 (Age 53)
I was recently made aware of this. I served with Roger in the USMC. Roger had a positive impact on my life.There's nothing negative at all to say about Roger. Everybody loved him. I'm deeply saddened and I grieve for his family.
VS Ingani
vincent ingani
June 21, 2019 | Ashland, OH
Carol, sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Never met him but heard great things about him. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Ronald and Dolores Puplava
Belvidere, Illinois
Dolores Puplava
March 07, 2018 | Belvidere, IL
You were always about others, you'll be missed my Brother. Rest well...
Chester A. Hollins Hollins
March 02, 2018 | Freeport, IL
Rest up cuz! Much love Areic - Las Vegas Nv
Areic Turner
March 02, 2018 | Las Vegas, NV
Roger the impact of your loss will be felt by all. To the family, Roger was a great neighbor. I never worried about my parents safety because he was vigilant and protective of everyone in the neighborhood and we appreciated him for it. Despite whatever health setback he endured you saw him smiling, laughing and sharing his time with other. He took time to mentor my nephew offering words of wisdom that carried great weight with my nephew.
March 02, 2018
Carol, I am sorry for your loss and met Roger, jr through his father Roger Farrah Senior. Roger Sr was my best friend for many many years. God will give you strength as you go through your grieving. He is in the hands of the Lord now.Jennifer Jarrett-Kahsai
Jennifer Jarrett-Kahsai
March 02, 2018 | Hiuston, TX
CHEWETERE HENDERSON
March 02, 2018 | ROCKFORD, IL
Terral and Rachel Scott
March 02, 2018 | Laurel, MD
I CALL HIM SUPERMAN(CARLYLE) WE WILL MISS-
YA MAN! MUCH LOVE FOR YOUR FAMILY. SEE YA BROTHER
BOSCO
March 02, 2018 | ROCKFORD, IL
Roger Carlyle Farrar Jr. journeyed from this earthly abode to his eternal resting place on Thursday, February 22, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 8, 1964 in Rockford, Ill, the son of Roger Sr. and Carol (Banks) Farrar.
Roger was a 1982 Lutheran High School graduate He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Ill, and a Master of Business Administration from Rockford University, Rockford, Ill.
Roger was employed as a police officer by the City of Rockford Police Department for 10 years before retiring. He was later employed as a Manager of the Mobile Unit of the Illinois Secretary of State Offices, G.E.D instructor for Booker Washington Center, and as a trainer and educator for Community Care Alliance.
Roger served with honor and distinction in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was an active member of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church where he served in the Men’s Ministry. He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., as well as business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi.
A true lover of sports, Roger was a devoted football fan and avid coach. He was the owner of the Rockford Gladiators, and coached the Rock River Raptors, Green Bay Blizzard, Chicago Slaughter, Chicago Bliss, Rockford College Regents and Jefferson J-Hawks.
Roger leaves to cherish many fun and loving memories: his parents, Carol and Victory Bell, Rockford, Ill. ; a son, Christopher Farrar, Roscoe, Ill , grandchildren, Xavier and Noelle Farrar; a brother, Bradley Farrar, Bowie, Maryland; a niece, Regan Farrar, Greenbelt, Maryland; his special friend and companion of many years, Roberta Box-Hanserd, Rockford, Ill.; Uncles, Rev. Kermit(Elaine) Farrar Jr., Omaha, Nebraska and Percy Franklin, Vernon Hills, Ill.; Great Uncle, Roosevelt (Catherine) Banks, Freeport, Ill. and Great Aunt, Lillian Taylor, Freeport, Ill.
Visitation Friday, March 2, 2018 at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Service 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2018 New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 604 Salter Ave., Rockford, Ill. Burial, Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport, Ill.
Flowers may be sent to the funeral home or a contribution in lieu of flowers can be made to the DAV- Disabled American Veterans, , P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301 in Roger C. Farrar’s memory in order to further advocacy for other Camp LeJeune Toxic Water Victims.
Arrangements completed by Carl Ponds Funeral Home 2429 W. State Street, Rockford, Ill
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