Michael R Farr's Obituary
Oreana- Michael R. Farr, 66, of Oreana, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at home, with his loving wife by his side.
A service to celebrate the life of Michael will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at New Day Community Church, with a visitation starting 30 minutes prior to the service. Military honors for Michael will be conducted by the U.S Army and the Macon County Honor Guard starting at 3:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to 'Lost Bridge Great Banquet' through Lampstand Church.
Michael was born August 5, 1946 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of John and Emma (Matherly) Farr. He proudly served his country in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War and retired from Huston-Patterson Printing in 2011. Michael is loved and missed by all that knew him. He married Shirley Helm on August 12, 1967, in Decatur, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife; daughter, Lisa (Rob) Perkins; mother Emma; brother, Gary (Dorothy) Farr; granddaughter, Abigail; and many nieces and nephews.
Michael was greeted into Heaven by his father.
The family would like to thank Dr. James Bock, Dr. Sebastien Kairouz, Dr. Harold Yoon and their staffs, DMH Hospice, and everyone at the Central Illinois Cancer Care Center for all the kindness and care they showed Michael and his family.
The family of Michael is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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