Born in Avery County, N.C., he was a son of the late Ernest Lee and Corda Hollars Farthing. Mr. Farthing was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Surviving is his wife of 7 years, Phyllis Wright Farthing of the home; daughter, Debora Ownby and husband John II; sons, Lee Farthing and wife Shannon, and Paul Farthing and wife Teresa; brother, Ray Farthing; sic grandchildren, John Ownby III, Joshua Farthing, Jeremy Farthing, Katie Farthing, Corey Farthing and Travis Farthing; three great-grandchildren, John Ownby IV, Chastity Farthing and Julie Farthing; and a special cousin, Bill Benfield.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at Shiloh Baptist Church with burial to follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 Tuesday evening at The Howze Mortuary. The family will be at the home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thehowzemortuary.com The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest is in charge of arrangements. (864)834-8051 Published in The Greenville News on December 16, 2008
Born in Avery County, N.C., he was a son of the late Ernest Lee and Corda Hollars Farthing. Mr. Farthing was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Surviving is his wife of 7 years, Phyllis Wright Farthing of the home; daughter, Debora Ownby and husband John II; sons, Lee Farthing and wife Shannon, and Paul Farthing and wife Teresa; brother, Ray Farthing; sic grandchildren, John Ownby III, Joshua Farthing, Jeremy Farthing, Katie Farthing, Corey Farthing and Travis Farthing; three great-grandchildren, John Ownby IV, Chastity Farthing and Julie Farthing; and a special cousin, Bill Benfield.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at Shiloh Baptist Church with burial to follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 Tuesday evening at The Howze Mortuary. The family will be at the home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thehowzemortuary.com The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest is in charge of arrangements. (864)834-8051 Published in The Greenville News on December 16, 2008
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