Charles Anthony McFarland

January 2, 1974 - March 8, 2021

Charles A. McFarland, 47, of Owensboro, gained his wings Monday, March 8th, 2021 at the University of Louisville Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born in Daviess County on January 2, 1974, to Jackie McFarland and the late Michael Riley. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, fishing, playing games on his phone; stripping wire for copper, playing cards, listening to music, and making people laugh. He was a member of Greater Ebenezer Temple Church. Charles was the owner/operator of McFarland’s Cleanup Services and enjoyed cleaning up the community. Charles was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Helen Young, and his grandfather R.C. McFarland. In addition to his mother, Charles is survived by his wife of 15 years, Chrystal McFarland; seven children, Genuwine McFarland, De’Aundre Todd, Allen (Shay) Douglas, Roger Douglas, Keraven (Ethan) McFarland, Jareya Harrison, and Fantasia Staples; 10 grandchildren, Dreyen, Jordan & Serenity Douglas, J’Von Harrison, Amyah Curtis, Amiya & Ja’Shawn Douglas, Jaylee Bickett, Elijah Douglas, and Madysin Huff; 12 brothers, Darrell McFarland, Gary Legg, Josh (Amanda) James, Chanler (JayLove) Curry, Chris (Brandy) Douglas, Deon Robinson, Silas Riley, Jermaine Bell, Grant Gamble, Dwight Gamble, Roy Tyler, and Michael (Brittany) James; four sisters, Nevada Curry, Martissa Curry, Nicole Gamble and Janniece (Oowee) Young; four godchildren, April (Vernon) Ashley, Joey Lestage, Leah (Haven) Smith and Anthony “Chewy” Hicks, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends. Family and friends are asked to wear protective face coverings and abide by all CDC guidelines. Donation for funeral expenses to go the below link: https://www.facebook.com/donate/124876882901896/?fundraiser_source=external_url