Freddy McFarland

Freddy McFarland, 78, of Benton, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015 at the McMinn Memorial Nursing Home in Etowah, TN. He was lifelong Democrat of Polk County. He was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Cora Hughes McFarland. He is survived by his wife, Sue McFarland; children, Melissa (Whitney) Webb of Etowah, Carol (Joel) Walker of Blue Ridge, GA, David (Mary Beth) McFarland of Morristown, TN, Marti (Steve) Hale of Athens, TN; sisters, Louise Allen and Barbara Deal both of Cleveland, TN; Pauline McFarland, mother of Melissa and Marti; grandchildren, Michael and Kenny McFarland, Chris Garnsey, Chad and Cody McFarland, Suzanne Townsend, Rylee Jo Hale, Rachel Hale, Ressie Hale, Matthew Walker and Kyle Webb; special great-niece, Kim Mashburn. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Higgins Funeral Home with the Reverend Ritchie Tallent and Reverend Joe Hatcher officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the McFarland family guestbook at www.higginsfuneral.com.