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5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive
Beckley,
WV
25801
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“Sonny. I miss you so so so much! I think about you every single day! I wish you were here to see everything happening. Some would make you proud,...Read More »
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1 of 25 | Posted by: Marcy Greco- Lester - Midway, WV
“Hey Uncle Sonny. It's comin up on a year since you've been gone. I can't believe its already been that long. I just wanted to tell you we all miss...Read More »
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2 of 25 | Posted by: Alexa Graziolli - Parma Heights, OH
“When I first join 120 Sunny was always one of the many that pushed me to get my certifications. He would always joke with me and I would joke back.....Read More »
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3 of 25 | Posted by: David Stanley
“Sonny,today is 1 week since your service and in many ways it has been a difficult day.I miss you so much sometimes I don't know where to run and...Read More »
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4 of 25 | Posted by: Linda Hill - newville, PA
“You were always special to your family, but you were extraordinary to your friends. Rest in peace and I will always love you and appreciate the joy...Read More »
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5 of 25 | Posted by: Danielle Graziolli - parma, OH
“I will miss being called "sisser." My heart will never heal and my tears will never stop flowing. I'll love and miss you forever baby brother. Love...Read More »
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6 of 25 | Posted by: Sharon Graziolli - cleveland, OH
“I do not even know where to start; Sonny was a good Man and a good friend. The Porter family from Sophia will miss him. He was a good friend and fire...Read More »
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7 of 25 | Posted by: Bobby L Poter - Altoona, PA
“You will never be forgotten Uncle Sonny. I love you!
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8 of 25 | Posted by: Dawn Graziolli
“sonny help keep the streets of sophia from fires now he can help keep the streets of heaven safe from fires i know god has a job for sonny up there...Read More »
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9 of 25 | Posted by: margaret jones - mabscott, WV
“Mary Moran and Family,
So sorry to hear about Sonny. I remember him from our days at the Credit Bureau. I was out shopping when the longest funeral...Read More »
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10 of 25 | Posted by: Karen Bowling Stover - Mt Hope, WV
“Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Farthing family, the Fire Department, and the funeral home. May Sonny rest in peace and the family be...Read More »
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11 of 25 | Posted by: The Slattery Family - Cleveland, OH
“I worked with Sonny several times at the funeral home, he was always on top of everything. I am going to miss my ole buddy. His family are in my...Read More »
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12 of 25 | Posted by: Michael Knotts - Pineville, WV
“Chief Sonny lives on in the people that he touched-especially the firefighters. His life of dedication serves as an example for us all to follow....Read More »
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13 of 25 | Posted by: Dan Baron - NY
“You have our deepest sympathy.
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14 of 25 | Posted by: Mary Ann Milano and Dr. Amabile Milano - WV
“It is with sadness that we say Goodbye to one of our own. He touched so many lives, now he is at peace, no discomfort, and no more pain. His mission...Read More »
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15 of 25 | Posted by: Paul and Connie Hall - Coal City, WV
“I regret to here of the loss of Sonny. My prayers are with the family and the extended family of the fire service. We have suffered a loss of a local...Read More »
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16 of 25 | Posted by: 1SG Anthony Meadows - Princeiwick, WV
“Rest in peace now my brother, your final battle is over. You are in a wonderful place now, one you have earned for your service and dedication to...Read More »
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17 of 25 | Posted by: Assistant Chief Steve Craiger - OH
“Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
"...be strong and of good courage..."
Joshua 1:6
GOD BLESS,
Joyce
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18 of 25 | Posted by: Joyce Lay - San Angelo, TX
“He was only a baby the last time I was in the Farthing home at Stotesbury, but I remember many of his brothers and sisters and I am sorry for their...Read More »
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19 of 25 | Posted by: Jimmy Shumate - Oak Hill, WV
“Sonny will always be my little angel/ hero. He showed me so much, and meant the world to me. He stole my heart. There was no place I would have...Read More »
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20 of 25 | Posted by: Marcy Greco - Midway, WV
“It was difficult to say "good-bye"
To the one you loved so very much
Trust in God and His divine plan
We hope you feel His gentle touch.
We pray God...Read More »
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21 of 25 | Posted by: Best Ambulance - Beckley, WV
“Please accept our deepest sympathies. Even though we cannot be there, we are with you all in thought and in spirit.
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22 of 25 | Posted by: THE JOHNSON FAMILY - CLEVELAND, OH
“Never Has someone I have never met touched my life so. I am normally not one to shed a tear at the passing of someone who's suffering has ended. But...Read More »
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23 of 25 | Posted by: Robert Little - Greenville , OH
“Never Has someone I have never met touched my life so. I am normally not one to shed a tear at the passing of someone who's suffering has ended. But...Read More »
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24 of 25 | Posted by: Robert Little - Greenville , OH
“The staff of Blue Ridge Funeral Home and Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family during this most...Read More »
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25 of 25 | Posted by: Blue Ridge Funeral Home
LOUIS D. “SONNY” FARTHING
Louis D. “Sonny” Farthing, 61 of Sophia, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009.
Sonny was born October 3, 1947 at Stotesbury, WV; he was the son of the late Hubert Franklin and Florence Rebecca Herndon Farthing.
Sonny was dedicated to the fire departments and the funeral home. Sonny was a dedicated Funeral Attendant at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home serving families for over 35 years. He loved spending time with his family and his community. He was a dedicated Fireman with the Sophia City Fire Department for over 30 years. Sonny was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Johnson.
Those left to cherish his memory include, six sisters, Mary Moran of Sophia, Margaret Moran of Sophia, Evelyn Henderson and husband, Herbert of Sophia, Dorothy Bedingfield and husband, Bob of Alabama, Linda Hill and husband, Stephen of PA, and Sharon Graziolli of Ohio; four brothers, Hubert Farthing, Jr. of Tenn., William “Bill” Farthing of Sophia, Robert Farthing and wife, Barbara of Ohio, and Jerry Farthing of Alabama; and a host of nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Williams Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia with Rev. Charlie Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
Donnie Coleman, Steve Snider, Chris Snider, Timmy Sweeney, Nick Manning, and Jeff Johnson will be serving as pallbearers.
Friends may gather with the family Saturday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Sonny’s Memory to the Sophia City Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 1428 Sophia WV 25921.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 101 First Ave. Sophia is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation
June 13, 2009
5:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home
101 First Street
Sophia, WV
Funeral Service
June 14, 2009
2:00 PM
to 3:00 PM
Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home
101 First Street
Sophia, WV
Interment
Sunday June 14 2009
Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
5250 Robert C. Byrd Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
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