ALDERSON, WV – Gary Don
Farren, 72, also known as “Cowboy” passed away Tuesday, May
12, 2020 at the Peyton Hospice House, Lewisburg, WV. Born
November 9, 1947 in Alderson, WV he was the son of Anna
Virginia Diem Farren and the late Thomas Farren. He was
graduate of Alderson High School, class of 1965.
Gary was a member of the Ronceverte Baptist Church, founding
member of the Muddy Creek Mtn. Ruritan Club and was a member
of the Mountview UMC until their closure. He retired from
Reynolds Oil, worked for Frazier Limestone, ACME Limestone,
Sears and Capital Finance. Gary enjoyed camping, working in
his garden and yard and riding his tractor.
In addition to his
mother, survivors include his loving wife of fifty-three
years, Bonnie Sue Dixon Farren, daughters, Susan Byers
(Pat Davis) of White Sulphur Springs, WV and Sarah
Browning (Joey) of Alderson, WV, brother, Bill Farren
(Ada) of Alderson, WV, grandchildren, Lane Hayes (Elaine
Fox), Garrett Byers, Austin Byers (Albany Brown), Landon
and Logan Hayes, step grandchildren, Chase Browning
(Sammy Hockenberry) and Matthew Browning, special
“grandchildren” Jonathan Accord, Justin Davis and Malena
Fox.
Due to the regulations associated with the COVID-19
pandemic, and out of love and respect for extended
family and friends, a memorial service will be held
later. Online guestbook can be signed at
www.morganfh.net.
Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.
