Reverend Archie L. McFarland

Funeral services for Reverend Archie L. McFarland, 74, of Hemphill were held December 21, 2007 at Trinity Baptist Church in Jasper with burial at North Baptist Cemetery.

Rev. McFarland died Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at his residence on Lake Toledo Bend. A native of Port Arthur, and longtime Southeast Texas resident, he had lived on Lake Toledo Bend since 2000. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Pt. Acres in 1952. a long time Carpenter, he retired from the Carpenter's Local #610 in Pt. Arthur. A Baptist minister he ministered throughout Southeast Texas. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. In addition to his Lord and Savior he loved his family.

Survivors include his wife of over 53 years Dorothy McFarland of Hemphill, TX, son, Lee McFarland of Jacksonville Beach, FL, daughter Glenda Green of Beaumont, TX, brother Perryman McFarland of Pt Acres, TX, sister, Daisy Rushing of Burkeville, TX, four grandchildren, Shelly LeBlanc, Kris McFarland, Candice McFarland and Christy Green Howard, five great grandchildren, Sadie, James, Darian, Carly, & Maya.

Memorials may be made to the North Baptist Cemetery Memorial Fund in Jasper, Texas 75951.