Denver "Mac" Earl McFarland

Denver “Mac” Earl McFarland, 91, of Rosenberg, Texas passed away on April 14, 2017 in Richmond. He was born in Lynn, Indiana on April 26, 1925, the eighth child of William Frank and Laura (Bane) McFarland. He honorably served our country, first in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was at the invasion of Normandy. After World War II, he left the army and went back home to Indiana. He then realized that he wanted to serve our country more so he joined the U.S. Air Force where he served in the Korean War. He received two Purple Hearts along with other numerous medals. After the military, he eventally worked for Duval Sulfur and Pennzoil where he retired from. Wherever Mac went he always made friends. He always had a joke, and he never could take a serious picture. Mac was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Rosenberg where he loved its fellowship. His hobbies included deer hunting, watching wrestling, going to the farm in Fairchild, dancing, and doing word search puzzles. Mac is survived by: his loving wife of 17 years, Marie McFarland; son, Dale McFarland and wife Delta; grandchildren, Steven McFarland and wife Rebecca, Elizabeth Andel and husband Tim; great grandchildren, Emilie Andel, Eli and Sadie McFarland. The family grew when he married Marie which included her children Rita, Randy, Ricky, and Larry Boudoin and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mac is preceded in death by his 1st wife, Elsie Hluchanek McFarland; five brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., on Monday, April 17, 2017 in the State Room of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. The service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Rev. Daniel Haas will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be: Steven McFarland, Tim Andel, Randy Baudoin, Ryan Baudoin, Marcus Schulte, and Rick Hail. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to Saint John’s United Church of Christ on 1513 West Street, Rosenberg, Tx 77471, in memory of Mac. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218) in Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Denver "Mac" Earl McFarland

April 26, 1925 - April 14, 2017