Mosel M. McFarland

Mosel M. McFarland, affectionately and respectfully known as “Mr. Mac”, was born on Wednesday, April 10, 1935 in Shubuta, Mississippi to Willie B. McFarland and Augusta Ransom. Deacon McFarland was baptized in Jesus name at an early age. As a young adult, he married the love of his life, Eloise Whitlock on March 5, 1963. They celebrated and renewed their wedding vows of “50” years on March 2, 2013. They enjoyed 51 years of marriage as they have raised their beautiful family of five children. Deacon McFarland was a man of honor, character and loyalty. He was an excellent father, husband, neighbor and worker who took great pride in caring for his family, friends and even his “carpet grass” that he so warned all not to step on his grass. He was a faithful longtime tither and Deacon of First Union Missionary Baptist Church. Deacon McFarland served in the United States Marine Corps for four years during his young adult years. Later, he was a Lead Foreman for Kimble Glass of 25 years until he suffered a major stroke in 1993. His dedication, hard work and providing for his family was his highest priority. He was well known for his lectures and mentoring everyone in “financial responsibility”, “first things first” or “where do you see yourself in five years" was his ultimate question? Even in retirement, Deacon McFarland continued to share his wisdom and knowledge with others and even fishing when time permitted. As a longtime member of the formerly named community, he resided on Ambassador Lane of East Chicago Heights. He served on the Zoning and Planning Committee with the Village Hall under the early leadership of Saul Beck. Deacon McFarland shared many special traditions with his children including 49 years of Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas gift exchanges at “midnight”, high school and college graduations, family weddings and reunions. On Tuesday, September 2, 2014, Deacon Mosel Mitchell McFarland was called home to rest in peace at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie B. and Augusta McFarland; sisters, Elizabeth Ranson-Hoze and Johnnie Burrell; son, Rickey McFarland; brothers, Oliver Ransom, Bennie McFarland and Willie Ed McFarland; and brothers-in-law, David Whitlock and Laish Whitlock. Deacon McFarland leaves to cherish his memories and continue his legacy, his darling wife of 51 years, Eloise W. McFarland; four children, Ronnie, Christopher, Sheila McFarland (Luke Boyd Jr.) and Sonja (Eric) Lindsey; siblings, Larry (Carolyn) McFarland, Iva Johnson, Myrtis (Nicholas) Brame, George (Andrea) McFarland and Mattie (John) Lindsey; brothers-in-law, Ether (Youricine) Whitlock and Larry Whitlock; sisters-in-law, Nanette Whitlock, Kathryn McFarland, Mildred (Warren Sr.) Johnson, Luverta Wilson, Shari (Donald) Benson and Valerie Whitlock; thirteen grandchildren, Shavon Parker, Ronette (Terry Lusby Jr.), LaKeisha Charrier, Ronnie McFarland Jr., Sheryl McFarland, Dyamond Lindsey, Chelsea Lindsey, Brenden McFarland, Monique McFarland, Ashley McFarland, Joseph Lindsey, Shelah Boyd and Jacob Lindsey; seven great-grandchildren, Bria, Madyson, Heaven, Karrington, Ronnie III, Terry III and Craig; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and great friends to who will miss him dearly.

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Mosel M. McFarland

April 10, 1935 - September 2, 2014