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Mr. Curtis McFarland

April 12, 1935 - November 4, 2015

Mr. Curtis McFarland 80, of West Columbia, SC passed on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Funeral services for Mr. Curtis McFarland will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2015 noon at Friendship Baptist Church, 1237 House Street, Columbia, SC 29204. Interment to follow in the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Public viewing will be Monday November 9, 2015 from noon to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A. A. Dicks Funeral Home Sullivan Chapel is in charge of these arrangements. Mr. Curtis McFarland, son of the late Mr, Nero McFarland and Mrs. Dahlia James McFarland, was born April 12, 1935 in Florence, SC. He was one of nine children; two preceded him in death. He departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Agape Hospice House in Columbia, SC. Curtis attended the public school in Florence, SC and enlisted in the United States Army at an early age. He served his country with tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam. He retired from the Army in 1978. After retirement, he worked in security and maintenance for several years. He was a man of very few words, but he was dedicated to helping others. He enjoyed sports, westerns and gardening. Curtis was married to Mrs. Verna Young McFarland. This union was blessed with three wonderful children. Curtis leaves to cherish precious memories, a devoted wife, Mrs. Verna McFarland of the home; two daughters, Ms. Shanna McFarland of Columbia, SC and Ms. Dahlia McFarland of Rock Hill, SC; a son, Mr. Jabari McFarland of Columbia, SC; two brothers, Mr. Junius (Leona) McFarland of Columbia, SC and Mr. Earl McFarland; four sisters, Ms. Neverseene McFarland of Columbia, SC, Ms. Barbara Jean McFarland of Newark, NJ and Ms. Ernestine Ware of New York, NY; an aunt, Mrs. Susanna McCullum of Baltimore, MD; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Naomi Avinger and Mrs. Carrie Alston both of Rosedale, NY; two brothers-in-law, Mr. Allen (Mary) Young of Staten Island, NY and Mr. Freddie Moore; a host of nieces to include a devoted niece Mrs. Aileen (Alfred) Reed of Columbia, SC , nephews, cousins and a host of other family and friends.

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Mr. Curtis McFarland 80, of West Columbia, SC passed on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Funeral services for Mr. Curtis McFarland will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2015 noon at Friendship Baptist Church, 1237 House Street, Columbia, SC 29204.... View Obituary & Service Information

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