Troy McFarland Sr.

Troy McFarland Sr.

1943-2016

Troy J. McFarland Sr., 72, died Jan. 4, 2016, in Tyler.

Visitation was held Jan. 9, 2015, with funeral services following at Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home in Tyler. Interment was at Pinecrest Cemetery in Troup.
Mr. McFarland was born March 3, 1943, in Paris, to Albert and Hautie Mae McFarland. His father was a dairy farmer and his mother was a homemaker. 

He married his wife, Pat in 1988. He devoted much of his time and energy to his family.  

His other interests included raising quail, training dogs and playing dominoes.
He is survived by his wife, Pat; son, Troy Jr. and wife, Kelly; daughters, Vanessa Baker, Heather White and husband, Todd; and grandson, David White.

He is also survived by his sister, Birdie Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Guy and Billy Joe; and sisters, Velma, Vada and Ann.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to be sent in Troy’s name to

Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, 75701 www.hospiceofeasttexas.org.