Ronald E. Farthing, Sr., passed away on July 13, 2018, a retired manager in technical publications at Boeing Military Aircraft Company & retired Valley Center Police Detective. He was a Shriner, Mason, American Legion Member & Wichita Weather Bureau Storm Spotter. Born in Albany Missouri on April 4, 1932 to Rhuben C Farthing & Thelma L Smith.
Preceded in death by his parents, son Richard, grandson Jeremy C Hensley & son in law David G Hensley.
Survived by daughters Cheryl D Hensley, Rhonda R (James) Presley, son Ronald E Farthing Jr (Pat Noullet), granddaughters Jessica D (Wade) Davis, Madison C (Derrick) Schmidt, Katie Mosiman, grandson Robert J Jones and great grandson Quentin E Davis, brothers Fred M & Roger L Farthing, sister Betty L Belshe, numerous nieces, nephews & many friends.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30am, Friday, July 20, 2018 at Valley Center Cemetery, Valley Center, KS.
In lieu of flowers memorials to W. A. A. L. (Wichita Animal Action League) Rescue & Shriners Children’s Hospital.
