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Larry G. "Mac" Mcfarland

June 12, 1937 — February 6, 2022

Larry G. “Mac” McFarland, age 84 of Marion passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Larry was born on June 12, 1937 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Charles and Opal (Brane) McFarland.  He married Martha Coleen Gray on March 23, 1957 and they shared 51 years together until her passing on March 12, 2008.  He was a crane operator and supervisor at the Fisher Body Plant (now General Motors) until his retirement in 1993.

Larry attended Temple Congregational Church.  Larry loved fishing with his wife and hunting.  He also loved the old war planes, played the trumpet and was an avid fan of the Colts, Hoosiers, and Pacers.

He is survived by a son, Bob (Pam) Ashmore of Marion; a daughter, Melody McFarland of Jonesboro; 7 grandchildren, April (Micah) Hiles, Rob Ashmore, Josh McFarland, Heather Long, Rachel (Tony) Davis Stephanie Kelly, Shaun (Kyla) Kelly; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Larry was also preceded in death by two sons, Gene and Matthew McFarland; a daughter, Rayneen McFarland; a brother, Doug Elzey and a great-granddaughter, Brianna Ashmore.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 W. Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.  Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Jahn officiating.

Burial will follow funeral services in Gardens of Memory, Marion (Huntington Co.), Indiana.

Memorial contributions can be made to Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis Indiana 46202.

Online condolences and memories for the family can be shared at www.ravenchoate.com

Donations:

Riley Hospital for Children
705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis IN 46202
Web: http://www.rileychildrens.org

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Visitation

Monday, February 14, 2022

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Raven Choate Robinson Funeral Home

1202 West Kem Road, Marion, IN 46952

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Funeral Service

Monday, February 14, 2022

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Raven Choate Robinson Funeral Home

1202 West Kem Road, Marion, IN 46952

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