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Samuel Dean McFarlandPassing: May 18, 2018

Service:

No Service

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Sunday, May 20th @ 3:00-6:00 pm

Cemetery:

No Burial

ORLEANS – Samuel Dean McFarland, 60, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018, at his residence.

Born July 27, 1957, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Samuel Dwight and Elva Mae (Conner) McFarland.  He married Kathy Renee Whalin August 21, 1981.

He had been employed with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.  Sam was an U. S. Army and Indiana National Guard veteran.

Surviving:
wife,
Kathy McFarland of Orleans
children,
Joseph Dwight McFarland of Mitchell
Brittani Ann McFarland of Orleans
grandchildren,
Temper L. Deaver
Joseph M. McFarland
Korbin James Dean Ikerd
Addison Leighann-Renee Ikerd
siblings,
Betty Pruett of Mitchell
Kathy Kirk of Mitchell
Sandy Bambusch of Mitchell
Shawn McFarland of Indianapolis

His parents and brothers, Steve McFarland and Scott McFarland, preceded him in death.

Friends may call from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.  Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

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9 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Seth McFarland | Bedford, indiana
    Date: February 29, 2020
    To my loving family I am so sorry I couldn't be there for you if anything happens or anyone needs me my number is 8125838217
  2. Guest: Mary Browning Milburn | Ontario California
    Date: May 23, 2018
    Shawn, and family so sorry for the loss of your brother, sending prayers and love.
  3. Guest: dick shipman | French Lick,
    Date: May 21, 2018
    Worked with Sam at Orange co. Sheriff's dept. Great guy, will surely miss him!
  4. Guest: Charity Elliott | Williams, In
    Date: May 21, 2018
    Very sorry to hear this. Sam was a great guy. R.I.P Sarge.
  5. Guest: Diana Ramsey | Paoli, Indiana
    Date: May 19, 2018
    So sorry for your loss. I will miss Sam a lot. Hugs to you all.
  6. Guest: Mark Sowders | Bedford, IN
    Date: May 19, 2018
    Another Hilltopper going home. RIP my Friend.
  7. Guest: Greg & Sharon Moore | Bloomington, IN
    Date: May 19, 2018
    Our deepest condolence Sandy, in the passing of your brother. Sending lot of love and will keep you and your family in our prayers.
  8. Guest: William and Lynn Sallee | Orleans, Indiana
    Date: May 19, 2018
    We are very sorry for your loss Sam was a very nice person and loved all his family .
  9. Guest: Vernie Kirkman | Orleans, IN
    Date: May 19, 2018
    One of the nicest, and fun to work with guys, that I ever worked with. Prayers for family.