  Willie Nathan Farley, 83, of Sherman, Texas, passed from this life and entered eternal rest on Monday, February 27, 2023 in Sherman, Texas. He was born August 1, 1939 in Idabel, Oklahoma, son of Arthur and Rosie Farley. Willie married Nora Smith on January 15, 1963 in Idabel, Oklahoma. They spent the next 60 years raising their children and entertaining their grandchildren and making a wonderful life together. Willie was a wonderful husband, father and friend to all. He loved to hunt with his grandsons and garden and take cruises with his wife, family and friends. Willie grew fruits and vegetables to share with all his friends and family. He had a strong faith and stood firm in his beliefs. Willie was very supportive of his children and grandchildren and spoke of them often. He was the rock of the family and a friend to all. Willie grew up farming and helping to support his family at a very early age. He came from a family of 12 children, and he knew that importance of family. Willie was employed by Burlington Industries, Texas Instruments, and Lloyd Plyler Construction. Willie is proceeded in death by his parents; brothers, Danny, David, Delmar and Dolphus; and his twin brother, Henry. Willie is survived by his wife, Nora Farley of Sherman; 3 sons, William Farley; Steve Farley and wife, Sandy; and Jeffry Farley, all of Sherman; 2 grandsons, Nathan and wife, Whitney, of Golden, Colorado and Steven Farlen of Lakewood, Colorado; 2 granddaughters, Amanda of Florida and Brianna of Louisiana; and 3 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Farley of Casper, Wyoming; sisters, Ruby Cox of Ava, Missouri; Betty Head of Wright City, Oklahoma; Martha Anderson of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; Ruth McKelva of Bonham, Texas; and Mary Sutton of Norman, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Saturday morning, March 4, 2023 at Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman, Texas. Burial followed at Cedar Cemetery in Luella, Texas.   Cedar Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message.  |