Eugene V. McFarland
Eugene Vallandingham McFarland, 90 of rural Tipton County, died at 3:43 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel. He was born on December 16, 1928 in Goldsmith, Indiana to John Thomas & Cuba Karleen (Walker) McFarland. On December 31, 1948 he married Patricia Lucille Fausett and she preceded him in death on July 20, 1991. He then married Patricia Thomas on April 24, 1999 and she survives.
Eugene was a retired livestock buyer and Poland China Breeder. He attended Hills Baptist Church. Eugene was a member of Pickard Masonic Lodge #690, a Past Master of the Masons and a member of the Scottish Rite. In 1988 he was awarded the Honorary Hoosier Farmer Decree by Indiana FFA Association. He was also a member of Tipton County Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame. Eugene helped many 4-H and FFA members with Livestock Judging.
He is survived by his wife, Patty; three daughters, Cheryl Ann Hansard and husband Kit, Fishers, Indiana, Karen Elizabeth Powell and husband Steve, Tipton, Beverly Jean Stewart and husband Gary, Frankfort; five step-children, Darlene Boyer and husband Larry, Kirklin, Marcia Freeman and husband Keith, Kirklin, Carlita Wyrick and husband David, Tipton, John Thomas and wife Sherry, Brownsburg, Lorinda Huffer and husband Bill, Windfall.
Eugene is also survived by five grandchildren, Scott Crouch McFarland, Michael Crouch and wife Erica, Gregory Powell and wife Cara, Kyle Powell and wife Charlene, Courtney Fredenburg and husband Travis; a granddaughter-in-law, Sondra Stewart; nine great-grandchildren, Angelica Crouch, Nathaniel Powell, Allison Powell, Riley Powell, Cooper Powell, Lillian Stewart, Isabella Stewart, Drew Fredenburg, and Alex Fredenburg. He was preceded in death by a grandson, A.J. Stewart and a sister, Mary Rovena Stowers.
Eugene’s funeral will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 2 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Cole presiding. Burial will follow at the Elwood City Cemetery. Visitation will be also on Saturday from 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. at the funeral home with a Masonic Service at 11:45 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Tipton 4-H Council, 1200 South Main Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Patty and family I am so sorry for your loss, Eugene was a nice man, I know He will be missed.
Cheryl and family, we’re so sorry for your loss. treasure the memories.
Thank you Kate and Bill. He was a wonderful father. Such a great role model for our children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. As Mike said -he was my hero. Love to all
Our heart goes out to you Patty for a loss of a great man. He was always a joy to be around at family functions. He truly will be missed. Prayers to all the family .
Cheryl, Karen and Bev,
Sorry to hear about your father. I always called him Uncle Eugene because of Connie. Sending prayers.
Dear Cheryl.
I now how close you are to your Dad , I’m so sorry to hear of his death . RIP Mr McFarland
To the family of Eugene McFarland – an expression of sympathy to all of you.
McFarland Girls and Thomas Family
I’m sure you have friends, like myself, who never knew the quiet, unassuming man that was your father. I never knew of his accomplishments and contributions. How fortunate the young people are, (including his family), whose lives, no doubt, were influenced by him.