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Submitted: 3/28/13 • Approved: 5/19/19 • Last Updated: 5/22/19 • R854593-G0-S3
October 27, 1827 - October 14, 1907
*Obituary
Rogers Democrat
Wednesday, October 16, 1907
McFARLIN, William Hayes - "Uncle Billy" McFarlin died Monday after a short illness, the result of fever. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church, South yesterday afternoon and were conducted by Presiding Elder Sherman, an old friend of the deceased, and by the pastor, Rev. Bates and Rev. T.A. Martin of Bentonville. "Uncle Billy" was one of the oldest citizens of Rogers and one of the most beloved throughout the entire community. Never seen without a pleasant smile and a hearty word of greeting, his life has been one long benediction of cheerfulness and encouragement to all his associates. Especially will he be missed around the berry sheds and warehouses where he has helped for many years. The following facts regarding his life are taken from the obituary read at the funeral by Rev. Bates: William Hayes McFarlin was born in Shelbyville, Tenn. October 27, 1827. At the age of 20 years gave his young life to Christ and united with the M.E. church, South in which church he lived for sixty years. October 12, 1852 he married Elizabeth Miller and to them were born six children, two of whom are dead; the living are Mrs. J.S. Kiser, Mrs. A.G. Tribble, Miss Lizzie McFarlin and H.G. McFarlin. The mother of these children died many years ago and later he married Miss Mary Miller, who died several years ago. Mr. McFarlin came to Rogers twenty-six years ago and was one of the charter members of this church and for many years was a member of the official board. In the death of Bro. McFarlin the church has lost her oldest member, the community an honored citizen, the family a devoted and much loved father, and the pastor a trusted and appreciated friend.
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