George L. Farr

george farr

February 2, 1951 ~ January 13, 2019

George Leonard Farr, 67, of Avenue, MD passed away on January 13, 2019 in Callaway, MD. He was born on February 2, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Marthaleine Ruth Farr and James Samuel Farr. George was the loving husband of Carole Ann Farr, whom he married on October 7, 1972 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue, MD. George is survived by his son, Matthew Farr (Amy) of Mechanicsville, MD, daughter in law Laura McKinney of Clements, MD, and 3 grandchildren: Austin Farr, Madelyn Farr, and Maxwell Farr. He is also survived by his siblings, Margaret Farrell (Jamie), James Farr (Chris), Thomas Farr, and Richard Farr (Joan) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Todd Farr. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD and graduated from Chopticon High School in 1969. George was a Commercial Truck Driver for Robinson Terminal Warehouse in Springfield, VA for 29 years, retiring in 2010. George was a member of the Seventh District Optimist Club for many years. He was also a member of the Southern Maryland Antique Power Association, participating in many tractor pulls and tractor parades with his Oliver 66 Row Crop. He loved spending hours with his sons working on the tractors and was so proud watching his sons pull. George enjoyed stuffing hams, woodworking, and spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM, followed by Optimist prayers at 7:15 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Father Sam Plummer officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be Brian Farr, Patrick Farr, Timmy Farrell, Drew Foster, Joe Stanalonis, and Joseph Stanalonis. Honorary Pallbearers will be Travis Farrell and Jeff Reynolds. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 629 Leonardtown, MD and Seventh Dist. Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609.

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  1. Debbie and I share your loss and we send our deepest sympathy to the family and friends. He fought a courageous fight and, undoubtedly, is in a better place. Our prayers to out to all of the family.

  2. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to George’s family. He is no longer suffering and when the LORD calls our loved ones home HE leaves a gift of memories. May many happy memories get you through this difficult time.

  3. Frankie & Pat Vallandingham says:

    Prayers to the Farr family. May George Rest In Peace! Keep your memories close to your heart.

  4. Prayers to the Farr family. Sorry for your loss.

  5. Sending my sincere condolences to Carole and the Farr family. I understand your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you get through the coming months. May George rest in eternal peace.

  6. Sylvia & Bill Gainey says:

    Prayers to the Farr family. God Bless.

  7. Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. He’ll always be in your heart.

  8. Mike and Millie Huseman says:

    Our sincerest sympathy to Carole, Matt and Amy and all the Farr and Owens families. We loved George and have many great memories with him and Carole. Please be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers.

  9. Rick and Bonnie Perry says:

    Our heartfelt condolences to the Farr family during this difficult time.

  10. Virginia Johnston Tippett says:

    I was very sad and to hear of George’s passing. I graduated with him from Chopticon in 1969, and even though we never hung out in the same crowd, he was always someone who was pleasant and would smile and speak whenever he saw you. The smile in his picture here is exactly how I remembered him back then. My deepest condolences to his wife and family.

  11. Condolences to the Farr family.
    May he rest in peace. Mary Frances Abell

  12. To the Farr family,

    So sorry for your lost. George was a good person.
    When we would see him he always had a big smile.
    He will be missed by many.
    Our prayers are with you and you families.

  13. Buddy and Connie Gibson says:

    To all of the Farr and Owens Family,
    We are so sorry for your loss. George was such a loving and caring person. He will be truly missed. We are praying you find peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Hope this poem brings you comfort as it does for me on tough days….
    As you hold me close in memory, even though we are part, my spirit will live on, there within you heart…I am with you always.
    When you lean on trusted friends and their caring hugs enfold you, within their loving arms, I’ll be there to hold you… I am with you always.
    And beyond the far horizon when we’ll finally be together, where love will be eternal and life will last forever…I am with you always.

  14. Tammy & Charlie Pilkerton says:

    We are so very sorry for your loss. We are keeping you all in our prayers.

  15. So sorry for your loss, but know he is in a better place. George suffered long and hard to get this far.

  16. Earleen Wentworth Vallandingham says:

    My condolences to the Owens and Farr Family. I was sorry to hear of George’s passing. Cancer is a mean disease,
    Prayers to you all.
    Earleen Vallandingham


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