Mr. Richard Lamar "Rick" Farrow, 71, of Cartersville, GA passed away peacefully Sunday, December 9, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born to the late Mr. Ellis D. Farrow and Mrs. Louise Jennings Farrow in Birmingham, AL on August 26, 1947.
Rick proudly served our country in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Air Force. He graduated with a Master's Degree from Auburn University class of 1975. Rick was a kind and loving man who generously served his family, friends and loved his Savior. He loved to laugh, tell jokes, work in his garden and listen to classic rock music. Rick was a member of Cartersville First Baptist Church, having previously served at Chamblee First Baptist and Dunwoody Baptist Church.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Eddie and Norman Farrow, and sister, Jerry Farrow Waller.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years and high school sweetheart, Kay Keeton Farrow, sons; Dr. Bradley (Jill) Farrow of Franklin, TN and Sean (Sandy) Farrow of Charlotte, NC, grandchildren: Josie, Alex, Carter, Harper and Will Farrow, and brother, Larry (Sherry) Farrow of Birmingham, AL.
A Service Celebrating Rick's life will be conducted Saturday, December 15, 2018 at eleven o'clock in the morning at Cartersville First Baptist Church with Dr. Allen Jackson officiating.
The family will receive friends at Cartersville Baptist Church from ten o'clock in the morning until the service hour Saturday, December 15, 2018.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave online condolences for the family.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville is honored to serve the Farrow Family.
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