Fred E. Farley

Fred E. Farley, of Chickahominy Haven, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hi and Murmie Farley and his son, Gene Farley. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and later retired from the Newport News Shipbuilding Company, where he worked as a mechanical engineer. Born in the coal mining town of Belfry, KY, Fred attended Pikeville College, and graduated from Virginia Tech with a Mechanical Engineering degree. His love of the water and boating led him to the purchase of Chickahominy Marina in James City County, creating the opportunity for a family business for years to come. He was known for his love of his family, his generosity and willingness to help others, his love of woodworking, and his dry sense of humor. Left to cherish Fred’s memory are his wife, Susan Farley; son, Jimmy Farley (Woodie); daughter-in-law, Julia; and grandchildren, Hunter, Gaby, Nina, Olivia and Sofia. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. (meet at the funeral home by 12:15 P.M.) at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Drive, Williamsburg, VA. After the service, family and friends are invited to a celebration of Fred’s life at Chickahominy Marina, 4125 S. Riverside Drive, Lanexa, VA. To honor Fred’s memory, the family requests casual dress for all services. The family would like to express their gratitude to caregivers Marie and Becky and to Riverside Hospice for their care of Fred over the past few months. A heartfelt thank you goes to Hospice House volunteers Gail, Sally, and Rich for all their help, friendship and support to Fred and the Farley family. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy, Williamsburg, VA 23188 and to the James City-Bruton Volunteer Fire Department, 3135 Forge Rd, Toano, VA 23168. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.nelsencares.com.