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Oliver McFarland
January 6, 1956 ~ November 15, 2020
Oliver Holt McFarland, 64, died November 15, 2020 in Danville, Kentucky. He was born January 6, 1956 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, the son of the late Stanley Lee and Alma Jean Agee McFarland. Oliver was a Montgomery County High School and Eastern Kentucky University graduate. Oliver earned his master’s degree in counseling and was a national board-certified counselor. For the last twenty-two years he was committed to Recovery Roadhouse, and recently volunteered at Shepherd’s House and Sunrise Children’s Services. He found his calling as the Activities Director at Charleston Healthcare, where he worked for twenty-eight years. He learned to play the piano as a teenager and played almost daily. He especially enjoyed playing for nursing home residents on Sunday mornings. On warm days, he could often be found riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Oliver poured himself into other people and was an excellent friend. He was predeceased by a brother Danny Lee McFarland, and sister, Carolyn Sue McFarland Brown.
He is survived by his daughter, Trina (Travis) McFarland Kern of Danville; three grandchildren Corban, Danyale, and Hayle; a brother, Johnny Wayne McFarland of Mt. Sterling; a sister Delores McFarland Ratliff; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Stith Funeral Home, Danville. A Family Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Longview Cemetery, Bethel, Kentucky. Pallbearers will be Sandy Blair, Paul Hutt, Travis Kern, Brad McFarland, Russell McFarland, and Matt Sowders. Memorial donations are suggested to The Recovery Roadhouse (P.O. Box 973 Danville, KY 40422). Please sign the guestbook or send a Hugs from Home.
Visitation: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Stith Funeral Home, Danville
Family Graveside Service: 3 p.m. Friday at Longview Cemetery, Bethel, Kentucky
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Oliver what an inspiration you
Everyone loved Oliver. He was
Walk with God and Jesus Always
A sharing, caring, giving man. A real friend and gentleman. Thank you, Ollie.
Oliver was one of kind.
RIP OLIVER
Sorry for your loss great man
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let Your perpetual light shine upon him. Rest In Peace my dear friend.
Forever grateful
So sorry to hear about this
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So sorry for your loss trina
Oliver you\’ll probably be missed. You always knew how to crack a smart comment and put a smile on everyone\’s face. May you be blessed on the other side and I\’ll see you when I get there rest in peace my friend
So sorry for your loss.
Such a sweet man. My first new friend when I moved back to the Danvilke/ Stanford area. You will be missed.
Prayers for family
So shocked to hear of this
Will be missed by many..
R.I.P Oliver. You will be missed!
Ollie made a big impact on the many lives he touched. He will be missed terribly. RIP in peace my friend ♥️
Sending love & prayers
I went to EKU with Oliver and had several classes with him. He was so sweet, helpful and motivated to do well. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. Rest easy, my friend.
Oliver was such an inspiration to me & countless others. I will forever remember his wisdom, sense of humor, loving kindness, his passion, dedication, feistiness & our inside jokes. I loved him so very much. Sending warm colorful hugs, condolences & all of my love to his family & friends.
Ollie led a life of good and faithful service. He impacted everyone he met. I will forever have his guidance, both true and riddled with humor, ringing in my head. I am positive of one thing only, he has been welcomed with loving arms into the hereafter with the words, \”Well done, good and faithful servant!\”
Shine on Ollie!
Such a sweet man
Go rest high on that mountain my dear blessed cousin, whom I had a lot of fun with. May God Bless you until we meet again. Love to your daughter who you absolutely adored. Will miss you very much. Your cousin, Kathleen Crockett Rankin
Love and Hugs to Trina & Sandy
Dear Family, we are so sad to hear of Oliver passing. He was a kind and gentle man, whom we were proud to call brother. Rest in Peace, Dear Oliver. We pray that God will grant Trina, and the rest of the family, comfort and peace. – Love Dee and Tom
Ollie you were such a true inspiration to so many through the life you led, as well as the things you said! You were always there to lend a helping hand to those struggling! You lived a very selfless life that so many of us strive for! You and your presence will be forever missed! Rest In Peace!
Love&prayers to the family
Oliver took wonderful care of my mother at Charleston. She loved him. RIP
I had the opportunity to work with Oliver at Charleston Health Care for 12 years. Oliver was a very caring person and could always put a smile on peoples face . Rest In Peace my friend.
Praying for the family. Our group enjoyed going to the nursing home when Oliver was there. He added so much to the quality of live for the residents. He will be missed.
Oliver was a good person. I loved working with him when we went out to nursing home for Christmas programs. My prayers for the family.
Prayers for the family.
Godspeed my friend…
Oliver is a true Angel of God. He is and will forever be missed by my family and me. Thank you for all you’ve done. Rest In Peace brother
Oliver ,Our loss is Heavens gain May you fly High and sing with all the Angels with your Special Voice and Loving Heart . We miss you already but you gave us Special memories ,and touched many souls.God will surely use you in Heaven ,Your voice can still be heard throughout Landmark . Smile and Love .
RIP Oliver
Praying for the family
Enjoyed knowing Oliver so much and talking to him. He was so witty. There is rejoicing in Heaven. Oliver has come home. Rest easy in Paradise my friend until we get there. See you later. Prayers for his family.
Ollie will be missed
you will be missed
We’ll miss your wonderfully sweet spirit Oliver! Thanks for being a part of our family. Rejoicing that you get to be with our God and Creator!
God bless you
Oliver was once my brother-in-law and I remember him being a very caring person who always tried to make people laugh. Rest in peace and fly high, your race is run.
Hard to find the words. I am so glad I got to know you. I am sending prayers and good thoughts to the family.
Hard to find words. RIP Oliver
As our friend Bill W. put it so well regarding his personal spiritual awakening \”. . . I was part of a universe that was ruled by justice and love in the person of God.\” Oliver approached everyone with this same spirit – he was truly an individual that sought to reach out to those in need and to be of assistance. We know that Oliver is happy, joyous and free, but he is sorely, sorely missed.
Happy, joyous and free
Even though we are first cousins I never got the opportunity to spend time with you. I am so sorry to hear of your passing and our prayers go out for your family and friends.
I am so saddened to hear about Oliver\’s passing. He was one of our favorite students at EKU-Danville because of his friendly, helpful attitude and his sincere efforts to learn as much as he could while pursuing his degree. He often helped out other students even as he maintained his regular job. Wishing comfort and strength to his loving family and friends.
Our family will always be grateful for Oliver’s many kindnesses. He was a wonderful man.
Your wonderful soul remembered
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Oliver was a big part of my dad\’s (Bob Browne) life while a resident of Charleston Nursing Home. He was a cherished employee there. I am saddened to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Oliver. Maybthe happiest of memories carry you through the coming days and times.
He was the Balm of Gilead for me. While working in Harlan, KY in the Natural gas fields I would become lost and lonely and he would have me down to Danville for a meeting, dinner, workout and a boatload of Hope! May you rest in Peace my friend!