David B. McFarland
March 19, 1936 - January 31, 2023
Charleston, WV
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David B. McFarland
March 19, 1936 - January 31, 2023
Charleston, WV
Obituary
David McFarland passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023, at the age of 86, with his wife Pam at his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Perc and Marion McFarland, and sister-in-law, Karen McFarland.
In addition to his wife Pam of 53 years, he is survived by his five children, Kim (Larry), David II (Vickie), Susan (Gary), Jennifer (Ryan), and Elizabeth (Nathan); 29 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as brothers John of St. Louis and Bill (Gay) of Indianapolis.
David was born and grew up in St. Louis, was educated at St. Louis Country Day School, attended Kenyon College for two years and graduated with a BS degree in Business from Washington University. He worked in retail store management for 55 years in St. Louis, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Charleston, WV. He served and was an officer for several philanthropic Board of Directors and was the Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home’s Executive Director for 12 years until he retired in 2021. He was always grateful for his family, friends, and God given opportunities.
David’s life will be celebrated this spring in St. Louis at a family gathering.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home, 1121 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV 25301 or HospiceCare WV, 1606 Kanawha Blvd W., Charleston, WV 25387.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.barlowbonsall.com .
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home
- Address: 1121 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV 25301 - (Get Directions)
HospiceCare WV
- Address: 1606 Kanawha Blvd W., Charleston, WV 25387 - (Get Directions)
4 responses to David B. McFarland
Terri Lynn Hehner says:
February 13, 2023
Pam, I am so sorry to hear about David’s passing. He was such a dear man. Always with a smile and a hug. You were such a part of the social gatherings on the hill as well. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Terri Hehner
Jane Mulle Rasak says:
February 6, 2023
I am deeply saddened by David’s passing. I had got to know him over the years and he was a wonderful man. He was always caring, generous and king. I know for sure he was a loving husband and dedicated and proud father. Pam, my prayers go out to you and family that you find some comfort during this sad time. My sincere sympathy, Jane Rasak
Lisa McCracken says:
February 5, 2023
Always a gentleman, Dave greeted everyone with a joyful smile and courteous manner. He was a well respected professional among the region’s sophisticated retailers, and a learned resource for Charleston Town Center apparel merchants for many, many years. We are all the better for knowing him. With much respect and sympathy to Pam and family, Lisa McCracken
Jean says:
February 2, 2023
David was so good to many, earned his place in heaven. my deep condolences