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1956
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2021
Ernest McFarland Obituary
He was born in Liberty, Ky., and moved to Florida about 38 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of VFW 8681, American Legion, and the Elks. He loved all types of sports, especially golf.
He is predeceased by his parents Woodrow and Edith McFarland, a sister Bernice, a son Brian Ray, and a brother Johnny McFarland.
He left behind his loving wife of 23 years Christine McFarland of Spring Hill; four children: William McFarland, of Texas, Brent (Rachel) McFarland, of Wash, Kristen (Phil) McCarger, of Mont., Amanda (Nicholas) Thayer, of Colo.; seven siblings: Louise (Ancil) Smith, of Ind., Helen (Marshell) Caudill, Jr. (Elva) McFarland, Eva Johnson, Phillis (Joe) Cooper, Mike (Ethyleen) McFarland, and Pam (Travis) Burton, all of Liberty; and 13 grandchildren: Kadence, Payton, Lexington, Layla, William Jr., Isaiah, Michael, J'Lae, Kara, Lilly, Andrew, Amelie, and Emery.
Services were at the State Veteran's Cemetery in Bushnell, Fl., at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 1, with a celebration of life following at the VFW Post 8681.
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Teresa Button
February 1, 2024
Love and miss your smile Uncle Ernie..
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