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Jerold McFarland Obituary

McFARLAND Jerold E. "Jerry" McFarland, 75, of Pataskala, OH, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10-11 a.m. with a 11 a.m. Memorial Service at Victory Baptist Church, 9654 Hazelton-Etna Rd., Etna, OH. Jerry was born on September 29, 1935 in Springfield, OH to the late Lawrence and Myrtle (Brubaker) McFarland. Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Wittenberg University. Jerry served eight years in the Air National Guard of Ohio. Jerry was a 53-year licensed Amateur Radio Operator with the call sign W8QI. Jerry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rita McFarland; son, Steve McFarland of Estes Park, CO.; daughter, Laura (Warren) Butler of Sunbury, OH.; grandchildren, Colin and Connor McFarland, and Evan Butler; brother-in-law, Joseph (Wilma) Charlton of Canal Fulton, OH.; along with a niece, a nephew and many good friends. Memorial contributions can be made in loving memory of Jerry to the American Cancer Society or to a Humane Society of the donor's choice. KAUBER-SAMMONS FUNERAL HOME of Pataskala is assisting the family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 25 to Apr. 28, 2011.

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Mary Specht (& Family)

May 9, 2011

Laura I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers always.

April 28, 2011

Dear Laura and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the good times and keep them close in your heart. If you ever need anything, I am here for you!!
Love from Melissa in NC

Pat Jarrell

April 28, 2011

Rita,I am so sorry for your loss. It has been a long time since I have seen you. I hope you are well. God Bless all of you

April 28, 2011

Rita,I am so sorry for your loss. It has been a long time since I have seen you. I hope you are well. God Bless all of you

Sherry Chambers

April 28, 2011

Laura and family,
I am so sorry for your devestating loss. Praying for peace of mind in this most difficult time. Lots of love <3

Jennifer Campesi

April 28, 2011

Dear Laura and family... Sending all of our thoughts and prayers out to you and your family during this difficult time. Losing a parent is never easy but rest assured that your dad is looking down on all of you, beaming with pride, happiness, and a heart filled with love. Lean on each other for support, and of course all of your friends who love you dearly. God bless all of you.

Jen Clower-Brown

April 28, 2011

Laura, you and your family have been in my thoughts through all of this, and continue to be as you go through adjusting to your lives without your dad. He sounds like he was a great man, and I'm sorry I never had the pleasure to meet him. Love to you, Warren, and Evan.

Marcia Belka

April 28, 2011

Dear Laura and family, Please accept my heartfelt synmpathy at the passing of your Father, Grandfather and Husband. Remember your faith and it will carry you through some of the most difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, and will continue to be. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.

April 26, 2011

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

Linda Farmwald

April 26, 2011

Laura, So very sorry for your Loss, thought and prayer to you and your family at this difficult time.

BEVERLY &LLOYD BULLOCK

April 25, 2011

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS DIDN'T KNOW HIM BUT KNEW RITA AND HER SON IN LAW WARREN HIS MOTHER WAS MY BEST FRIEND. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY

Jennifer Ballenger

April 25, 2011

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow, even though we may not spoke often we enjoyed the smiles and waves of Jerry almost everyday as he came out side. The kids are sadden by the passing of someone they enjoyed an occasional conversation with. God Bless Jerry and your family.

Rob, Jennifer, Austin,
Paige & Carson Ballenger

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