Walter Walt Robert Farnsworth

Born in Medina County Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles Walter Farnsworth and Betty J Farnsworth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Pat Cole.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Bonnie Farnsworth; son, Chuck Farnsworth and wife, Pam of Claremont; daughter, Shannon Farnsworth of Brunswick GA; brother Ron Farnsworth and wife Helen of Lexington NC; grandchildren, Sara Broten and husband, Austin of Maiden, Michael Farnsworth of Conover, Christopher Ingram of Brunswick GA, Baron Pollard of Brunswick GA

Walt and Bonnie had recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 22nd this year. Walt was an Air Force Veteran, skilled computer technician, a flirt, model railroad fan, woodworking enthusiast, history buff who showed his family all the historical markers and battlefields on the lower East Coast whether they wanted to see them or not. He was not an emotional man in public and would rather be behind the camera than having his picture taken. He enjoyed talking politics, collecting coins, and in general trying to see how many tools he could purchase before Bonnie said something to him. Walt was compassionate and caring in his own way. His actions showed that he believed in the good of a person. A devoted John Wayne movie and Paladin show fan, he could never get the rest of the family to match his love for those and had better success with Star Wars and Star Trek. Dad was a lover of chocolate ice cream.

A celebration of life ceremony will be held at the Drum-Conover Funeral Home, 509 1st Ave S Conover NC 28613, Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m.

Receiving of friends will take place at 1 p.m., prior to the ceremony.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the ACLU or a favorite charity of your choice.