Obituary of James S. MacFarlane

MacFarlane James S. Fairgrove, MI Jim passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, at the age of 74, after a lengthy illness. The son of the late Stanley and Margaret (Bannister) MacFarlane, Jim was born August 17, 1942, in Caro, Michigan. He farmed and served as Wisner Township Supervisor and Assessor for many years. He also worked many years as a real estate broker. Jim enjoyed spending time at the cabin up north, hunting, fishing, and finding Indian artifacts. He loved gardening and sharing his produce with many friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria (Lewis) MacFarlane. He leaves a son, Timothy (Diane) MacFarlane of Kalkaska, MI, a daughter Kelly Sheridan of Fairgrove, MI; five grandchildren, Danielle (William) Brodin, Tyler MacFarlane (Courtney Brooks), Carly MacFarlane (Bryan Adams), Michael and Mitchell Sheridan; two great-grandchildren, Milo and Emery Brodin; a sister, Carol Jacoby of Akron, MI; a brother, Thomas (Georgia) MacFarlane of Fairgrove, MI; along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers-in-law Richard Jacoby and Nelson Lewis and a sister-in-law, Evelyne Lewis. At Jim's request, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will take place at Noon on January 21, 2017, at the Reese United Methodist Church, 1968 Rhodes Street, Reese, MI 48757. Pastor Jon Gougeon will officiate. Friends may visit with family at Reese United Methodist Church from 10 A.M. until the time of the Memorial Service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contribution to the Reese United Methodist Church or ACW Ambulance Service. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com Arrangements made with Cremation Society of Mid Michigan. All Sympathy store items must be sent directly to the family home.