Donald Francis Farish

September 6, 2015

Donald Francis Farish, 85, died Sunday, September 6, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born April 12, 1930 in New Middletown, Indiana to the late Emery Francis and Edna LaVern (Bartley) Farish. He is also preceded in death by his brother, James Farish. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, retired from Ford Motor Company with 30 years of service, coached in Clarksville little league, was a referee, umpire, bowler, golfer, and a RV camper. He was a member of St. Augustine in Jeffersonville.

Survivors include:

Wife of 62 years: Dorothy (Creamer) Farish

Son: Chuck Farish (Janice)

Daughters: Jo Hall (Mike)

Tina Thompson (Steven)

Siblings: Merlin “Whitey” Farish (Jane)

Betty English Hamilton

Paul Larry Farish

Grandchildren: Christine Hall, Daniel Farish (Jessie), Alex Hall, Jennifer Bell (Ryan), and Morgan Thompson

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday and after 9:00 am Thursday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring St., New Albany, Indiana. His Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 415 E. 8th St., New Albany, Indiana with burial to follow in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, 2776 Charlestown Rd. New Albany, Indiana.

Contributions in his memory may be made to: Animal Protection Association, 702 E. 11th St PO Box 4276, Jeffersonville, Indiana.