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Obituary
Jimmy Edward “Jim” McFarland, 78, of Winfield, KS died Saturday, October 7, 2017, at the South Central Kansas Medical Center. Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Friends may greet the family 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
Jim was born July 30, 1939, to Leonard R. and Beulah M. (Boyer) McFarland in Winfield, KS. He attended country schools around Cowley County and graduated from Ark City High School in 1957.
On May 29, 1960, Jim married Mary L. Kanelakos in Arkansas City. The couple made their home in Winfield, KS. They later divorced. Jim was a lifelong farmer, driving a tractor before his feet could touch the pedals. He would drive in circles until his dad came out and popped the clutch. Jim was a member of the FFA in high school, was a member of Kansas Livestock Association, served several years on the Pleasant Valley Township Board, but most of all he cherished spending time with his friends and family.
Survivors include his children Leslie Grant of Rogers, AR; Justin McFarland of Eureka Springs, AR; Spencer McFarland and wife Kristin of Winfield, KS; Kevin McFarland and wife Megan of Arkansas City, KS; sister Loretta McFarland of Emporia, KS; grandchildren Andra, Jeff, Katie, Samantha, Ivy, Hannah, Ellie, June; 14 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, a son Joel Ryan, brother Phillip McFarland, and sister Rosetta McFarland.
A memorial has been established with the Ronald McDonald House. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.rindt-erdman.com.
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