Robert McFarland Obituary

Robert "Bob" McFarland

SHREVEPORT, LA - Robert "Bob" McFarland lived a life that honored Christ EVERY day and was a hero to his children, family and anyone who ever met him. If you knew him, you loved him! Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, LA. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park in Haughton. Rev. Bill Hines and Rev. Larry Pridmore will officiate. Visitation will be held Friday, August 14, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Bob was born on December 9, 1928 in Kettle Island, Kentucky and passed away on August 12, 2015. Bob joined the United States Air Force and was very proud of his military service. He retired from the USAF after 26 years. After retiring, Bob enjoyed traveling, bowling and working daily cross-word puzzles with his wife, Helen, and could always be found working on a two-billion piece jigsaw puzzle. Bob loved God and shared the love of Christ with everyone he talked to.

Bob was preceded in death by his son, 2nd Lieutenant Larry Eugene McFarland, and his first wife and mother of his children, Thelma McFarland. Those left to treasure his memory are his wife of 22 years, Helen Lee McFarland of Shreveport, LA; sons, Phillip McFarland and wife, Jayne of Houston, TX, Keith McFarland and wife, Denice of Doyline, LA, Kenneth Lee and wife, Kim of Mansfield, LA and Kevin Lee and wife, Amy of Many, LA; daughters, Sandi Miller and husband, Randy of Iowa, LA, Cheryl Winfrey and husband, Bill of Iowa, LA, Wilma Swofford and husband, Dennis of Jenkins, MO and Ellen Dunlap and husband, Ronnie of Vick, LA; brothers, David McFarland of Chiefland, FL and Henry McFarland of Nokomis, FL. Bob also has 26 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Honoring Bob as pallbearers are his grandsons, Evan McFarland, Dana Miller, Dennis Miller, Chris Myers, Duhe Winfrey and Russell Winfrey.

The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the entire staff at The Glen Retirement System for all the care, love and compassion they give every day.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations may be made to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Shreveport Times on Aug. 14, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert McFarland

3 Entries

Dorothy Barnette

August 15, 2015

Helen, I am sorry to hear about your husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Glad I got to know you both through Bellaire Church.

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

August 14, 2015

The Final Salute

Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Robert (Bob) McFarland our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Bob. And to Bob it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean and Vietnan Wars while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Bob, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,061 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Bob's family and loved ones.

Edward L. Lamb, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Maziariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

Erick, Glenda & Ericka Moreno

August 14, 2015

Mr. Bob was a true testimony of a christian that lived his live everyday the way Jesus wanted him to live. Mr. Bob had a beautiful singing voice also. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Cherish the memories of this great christian man as they are now each of our greatest treasures. Mr. Bob was a great saint and hero. Our loss is truly heavens gain.

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results