Gary Paul McFarland, 72 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Gary was born on December 27, 1947 in Glasgow, KY, to the late Carl McFarland and Dora (Miller) Skaggs. Gary served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart. He was retired from Philip Morris after 33 years. Among those that preceded him in death are his parents and sister, Sandra Young.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 43 years, Judy (Jarboe) McFarland; children, Joli Kessinger, Justin (Jaclyn) McFarland and Jennifer (Steven Jones) McFarland; grandchildren, Zachory, Isiah, Elijah, Johnathan, and Nicholas; Great-Grandchild, Greyson; brothers, David McFarland of Tampa, FL and Kenny (Pam) McFarland; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
A private service to celebrate Gary's life will be held for immediate family members only at this time.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that contributions in Gary's memory be made to Hosparus Health (3532 Ephraim McDowell Dr. Louisville KY 40205)
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