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FARTHING, Gary A. Age 62 of Hamilton passed away Sunday April 1, 2007 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. He was born January 19, 1945 in Connersville, Indiana the son of Helen (nee Cory) Farthing and the late Clark Farthing. Mr. Farthing was a veteran of the US Army, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam, and retired from Champion International in 1999 after 25 years of employment. On December 10, 1977 he married Marylyn J. Brossart in Hamilton, Ohio. Mr. Farthing was a special deputy with the Butler County Sheriff's Office from 1972-1977 and attended the First Church of God. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his family and friends. Gary has gone on to glory and will now be reunited to swap fishing stories and tall tales with his good friend, Richard "Dickie" Reiter, who passed away August 1, 2006. He is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Marylyn J. Farthing; mother, Helen Lee; stepmother, Maria Farthing; children, Micky (Dean) Landis, Donna (Ken) Napier, Clark (Michelle) Farthing, Michael (Denise) Farthing, and Brenda (John) Futch; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; siblings, James Lee, Peggy Headley, Mary Wegman, Michael Farthing, Patrick Farthing, Alice (George) Calero, and Joellyn (Paul) Goos. Mr. Farthing was also preceded in death by his stepfather, David Barnhart and his grandson, Chad Landis. Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday at The Webster Funeral Home 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield. The funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 AM Thursday April 5, 2007 at the funeral home with Dr. Keith Gebhart, officiating. Burial to follow with full military honors in Hickory Flat Cemetery. Online condolences: www.websterfuneralhomes.com
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Freda Cook
April 29, 2007
Marilyn, Mike and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Gary. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. May God be your source of strength and hope.
Sincerely,
Freda Cook
Stephanie Brandenburg
April 6, 2007
Dearest Marylyn and Family,
I wanted to once again express my condolences to each one of you on the passing of Gary. It was such an honor and privilege to care for Gary during his time and stay on 5 Main. He is such an inspiration and will be forever missed. Marylyn, may you find the strength and comfort in knowing that he will always be by your side. For he was not only the love of your life for thirty years, he is now your guardian angel. I will miss you both. Love Always.
Mary Cornett
April 5, 2007
Micky, Dean and family, we are truly sorry about the passing of your Dad. We know that you will miss him. To your Mom, Marilyn, know that you are in our prayers. God bless you and hold you during this time. Mary and Lee Cornett and family
John Brock
April 5, 2007
Donna & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.
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DR. SANTHANAM & STAFF
April 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Katrina and David Wenger
April 4, 2007
Marylyn and family,
Words can't express the sorrow that we all share at a time like this. We are so sorry that we can not be there for you this week. You will be in our prayers. We do cherish the time that we had with you and Gary in January. We will see you in May when we are back in town. We love you.
Wesley Banks
April 4, 2007
To Marilyn and Family,
May GOD continue to love you and keep you at this time of Gary's home going.
Love, Wesley Banks
Theresa and Kevin O'Brien
April 3, 2007
Marilyn and Family
Our hearts go out to you in your time of grief.
Lisa Crouch
April 3, 2007
Brenda and Family,
I am truley sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your family and friends.
Keith and Pam Singleton
April 3, 2007
Joellyn, Paul and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences upon the passing of Gary. We pray that you will be sustained by your faith and many warm memories during this time of loss and bereavement.
Christy Land
April 3, 2007
Hello, Mike. I just wanted to send you my deepest condolences regarding the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Gary Voelkerding
April 3, 2007
I am very sorry to hear about Gary. I should make it to the visitation. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kristi Rhodus
April 3, 2007
We love and miss you so much Gary. We thank God for your dear heart and love that you showed to all that was around you. You showed how important your friends and family are to you and we are so blessed to have had you in our lives. Marylyn, you are so loved and blessed. The way you show your love to others and especially to Gary, not just during his illness, but as long as I can remember. We will always be there for you and the rest of the family. We know how hard his loss is for you and we will keep you in our prayers! We love you, Kristi, Randy, Ryan and Mason
Michael Osborne
April 3, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Denice Sayres
April 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Aunt Betty Grafton and family
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