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McFARLAND, Henry Cabot age 80, of Dayton departed this life on Thursday, February 12, 2009. He was born on October 20, 1928 to the late Henry C. and Texana Harris McFarland in Dayton, Ohio. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School, class of 1946 and Central State University, class of 1963, a member of the Central State Alumni Association, Dayton Duplicate Bridge Club, and the Club of Couples. He was a former member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as member and President of the Tabernacle Spiritual Choir and member of the Culinary Ministry. He retired from State Farm Insurance Co. as a claims adjuster in 1990. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimila McMillen; (3) sisters, Mary Cochran, Alice Robinson and Anna Lou Steed; (5) brothers, William Moorehead, Nathaniel and Vernon McFarland, Tap and Otis Rush. He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memories; his devoted and loving wife, Yvonne; daughter, Pamela Liggins; son, Douglas (Claudette) Berry of Bowie, Maryland; daughter, Deitra Berry; sister, Helen Shotwell of Maryland; (6) grandchildren; (4) great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral service 11:00 A.M. FRIDAY, February 20, 2009 at THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 4520 Salem Ave., with Reverend Dr. Charles Brown, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment will be held at Dayton National Cemetery. On line condolences may also be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com
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Ruthan Fields
March 4, 2009
Dear Ms. Yvonne,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Mac. I knew something had to be wrong when I stopped getting emails from he and you. I sent a couple to him asking if everything was okay. Kim and I were the best of friends all through grade and high school. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of her. Mr. Mac used to take us spoil us all the time:) My email address has not changed and I would certainly like to hear from you. Take care and I hope all the memories will give you peace. Love Ruthan Spooner Fields
Jerry "Jay' Cummings
February 23, 2009
Please accept my belated condolences on the passing over of Henry.I knew him as a friend who traveled the journey with me from Dunbar to Central State and beyond with grace and humility.May the family be blessed with fond memories after the period of mourning.He was a good man,brother,father,and friend.Peace and love is my wish for the family and friends. Sincerely,Jay
Chrysalis Payne
February 21, 2009
Dear Family,
My prayers are with you. May the Lord Bless, Cover and Keep you during this time and Always.
Chrysalis Payne
(Anna Lou's Great granddaughter)
Zona McFarland
February 21, 2009
Pam & Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and we know you will miss your dad in so many ways. He was a very special man and was quite proud of you and his grandchildren. Anyone who looks at you will always be able to see Mac especially in your smile. My family will continue to keep you in our prayers that each day will grow lighter from grief but brighter with warm memories. May the grace, love and peace of our Father God and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you to help and keep you now and forever. Love & Blessings. The McFarland, Cockrell and Douglas Families.
Patricia Dungy
February 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nathaniel McFarland III
February 20, 2009
On behalf of myself, my sisters Shannel, Taisha, and our brother Javonni. We would like to convey our deepest condolences to our Uncle Henry and his family. We all know that this is a tough time to lose a loved one, know that within our hearts that we will pray and continue to pray for everyone's strength during this time of grievance. We also would like to oneday meet our distant family members as we are all one in the same.
Love always,
Nate, Shannel, Taisha, and Javonni McFarland
LaToya Nicole Henry
February 20, 2009
To The Family Of Mr. Henry McFarland:
We would like to express our sympathy to you all for the departure of Mr. McFarland. I know that right now your heart feels a lot of pain, but the Bible says "Weeping may endure of a night, but....JOY will come in the morning". Begin shouting HALLELUJAH for the JOY.... God is going to grant you. He is able to see you through.... He promised to never leave you nor forsake you. Pam... you know, He did it for us, we know he's taking care of you right now!!!! Our prayer is that God will be your comforter at this time..... ~May God continue to Bless and Keep you in his Loving care~ We Love You!!!!!!!!
*The Henrys* (Ronald)
Donna Jackson
February 20, 2009
Pam & family:
Sorry for the loss of your father. Just know he is resting in peace. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around each of you and keep you in His care. My prayers are with you.
Bob and Kathy Kaiser
February 20, 2009
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Henry's family, especially Yvonne. We both worked with Mac at State Farm for many years before he retired. He was a very accomplished and interesting man with a great sense of humor. Mac had wonderful stories and could quickly lift the mood of the office when he shared one. He always had a smile for you and he is surely smiling down on us now. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Kathleena James
February 19, 2009
Mommy and my sister Dee, may God be with you and the McFarland family in your time of sorry.
BETTY L. WINSLOW
February 19, 2009
TO THE MCFARLAND FAMILY I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT COUSIN HENRY PASSING AND I'M SURE HE'LL THERE WITH MY MOM AND DAD UP THERE.
BETTY L. (MCFARLAND) WINSLOW
SPRINGFIELD, TN
Ronnie McMillan
February 19, 2009
To Yvonne and the McFarland family. May God bless you in your time of loss. Mac,your Grandchildren will miss you.
Crystal Ward
February 19, 2009
To Pam and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about "Uncle Mac" passing, you are in my prayers and rest assured he is with the rest of the family entertaining like only "Mac" could do!
Love,
Crissy
Joel Graham
February 19, 2009
To the McFarland Family, as a classmate of henry at CSU, I offer my most humble expressions of sorrow at this time. May you remember all the happiness and joy that he brought to so many, and may you continue to carry on his legacy.
Sheralyn Lawson
February 19, 2009
To Yvonne and the McFarland Family, I knew Henry while I was an employee at State Farm Insurance and also as a member of the Central State University Dayton Alumni Association. You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of such a nice man!
Jesse Lynch
February 19, 2009
I would like to express my condolences to the family and love ones of Mr. McFarland. Pam may God keep you and the family through times of grief. God bless you all. Jesse Lynch and family. (J.R.)
Alberta M. Boles-Taylor
February 19, 2009
To the McFarland Family;
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. During this time of sadness I hope you find comfort in the smypathy that your friends and family have express towards you. Matthew 5:4 states Blessed are they that morn for they shall be comforted. I will be praying for you.
June Miller
February 19, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JANET STEPHENS
February 19, 2009
PAM,I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER PASSING. YOU WERE THERE FOR ME WHEN MY FATHER PASSED AND TRUST AND KNOW THAT I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU. I LOVE YOU AND I'LL KEEP YOU AND THE FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.GOD BLESS YOU.
Neesee Pruitt-Anderson
February 19, 2009
To the McFarland Family
May God's comforting hand continue to hold you during this time. Remember the laughter and jokes he always had.
Chris Danley
February 19, 2009
To Pam and family, my prayers are with you as always. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Mammal
MARTY FRY
February 19, 2009
I WORKED WITH HENRY AT STATE FARM INSURANCE UNTIL HE RETIRED. WE HAD ALOT AF GOOD TIMES,HE WAS A VERY FUNNY MAN,GOD BLESS
Christy Johnson
February 18, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was one of Henry's secretaries in Centerville at State Farm. He helped me a lot in learning my job and what being an adjuster was all about. He encourged me to complete college and I did become a claim representative myself. He was very happy to see that accomplishment!
Henry enjoyed life and was fun to work with. He was special to us and I know you all will miss him.
Take care.
Christy (King) Johnson
great-niece of Vivian K. Taylor that worked with Yvonne
Gwendolyn Ray
February 18, 2009
Dee, I am thinking of you and your family with sympathy. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Ellis
February 18, 2009
My Deepest Sympathy is with you
and family.
A cousin in, Birmingham, Ala.
Shirley J. Ellis
Effie Garrett Kendall
February 18, 2009
I offer my healtfelt sympathy to the family in your loss of Mac, my "big brother figure" of long ago.
linda adkins
February 18, 2009
To the Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers, may you find comfort in knowing that others love you and are praying for you.
Rebecca Lawson
February 16, 2009
To Dee and Family,
I am sorry for you loss. Keep you hand in God's hand, and He will see you through. You will be in my thoughts and prayers
Peter Ward
February 16, 2009
Dear Family,
May God bless & comfort you in the loss of "Uncle Mac."
I'm sorry I can't be with you during your time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.
Peter L. Ward
Phoenix, Arizona
(Anna Lou's grandson)
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