Obituary for Sidney Harvey Farquhar
Sidney Harvey Farquhar, age 65, passed away Monday, April 4 2005 at Jackson County Memorial Hospital, after a lengthy battle with Cancer.
He was born March 8, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Jake and Elsa (Jonas) Farquhar.
On May 24, 1958 in Center Point, Oklahoma, Sidney and Peggy Henderson were united in marriage.
He entered the United States Air Force on June 4, 1957, during his career he received many commendation medals ( Air Force commendation medal, small arms expert marksmanship ribbon, armed forces expeditionary medal, NCO professional military education ribbon, good conduct medal, Army; Air Force longevity service ribbon, national defense medal, Vietnam service medal, Air Force outstanding unit medal) he retired on January 31, 1983 as a Aircraft Load Master, after 25 years of honorable service. After his retirement he worked for the Altus Public School System for 16 years.
Sidney enjoyed helping the youth of Jackson County with their agricultural projects. He also received an Honorary State FFA Degree.
Sidney is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Farquhar of the home, three children, Bruce Farquhar and wife ReGina of Altus, Oklahoma; Kelli Johnson and husband Chad, of Wilson Oklahoma, and Dustin Farquhar of the home and three grandchildren, Jacob Farquhar of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Nathan Helm of Wilson, Oklahoma, Arron Johnson of Wilson, Oklahoma; and his mother-in-law, Gladys Henderson, of Antlers, Oklahoma.
Services for Sidney Farquhar are scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery.
The family will greet guest Wednesday, April 6, 2005 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Online tributes can be made at www.lowell-tims.com
04/07/2005
2:00 AM
Funeral
First Baptist Church
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He was born March 8, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Jake and Elsa (Jonas) Farquhar.
On May 24, 1958 in Center Point, Oklahoma, Sidney and Peggy Henderson were united in marriage.
He entered the United States Air Force on June 4, 1957, during his career he received many commendation medals ( Air Force commendation medal, small arms expert marksmanship ribbon, armed forces expeditionary medal, NCO professional military education ribbon, good conduct medal, Army; Air Force longevity service ribbon, national defense medal, Vietnam service medal, Air Force outstanding unit medal) he retired on January 31, 1983 as a Aircraft Load Master, after 25 years of honorable service. After his retirement he worked for the Altus Public School System for 16 years.
Sidney enjoyed helping the youth of Jackson County with their agricultural projects. He also received an Honorary State FFA Degree.
Sidney is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Farquhar of the home, three children, Bruce Farquhar and wife ReGina of Altus, Oklahoma; Kelli Johnson and husband Chad, of Wilson Oklahoma, and Dustin Farquhar of the home and three grandchildren, Jacob Farquhar of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Nathan Helm of Wilson, Oklahoma, Arron Johnson of Wilson, Oklahoma; and his mother-in-law, Gladys Henderson, of Antlers, Oklahoma.
Services for Sidney Farquhar are scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery.
The family will greet guest Wednesday, April 6, 2005 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
Online tributes can be made at www.lowell-tims.com
04/07/2005
2:00 AM
Funeral
First Baptist Church
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