Lawrence (Clarence) Farley

1908 - 2000  (91 years)

• Name	Lawrence (Clarence) Farley
  Nickname	Clarence
  Born	3 Oct 1908	West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky
  Gender	Male
  Died	22 Feb 2000	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	25 Feb 2000	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I3508	Rossville
  Last Modified	17 May 2018

  
  

  Father	James Tilton Farley,   b. 27 Dec 1876, Pipestem, Summers County, West Virginia ,   d. 2 Nov 1960, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Alice F Davis Farley,   b. 21 Jun 1882, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky ,   d. 14 Mar 1970, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 87 years)
  Married	6 Nov 1901
  Documents		Anniversary- Farley, James and Alice GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Farley were highly honored, Sunday on the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, sponsored by their children, who gathered for the lovely family dinner served at the noon hour. The table was centered by cakes and cut flowers and the entire house was brilliant in color of autumn cut flowers and potted plants. An open house from two to five was the feature of the day, when relatives, friends and neighbors called to extend best wishes and congratulations. The long dining table was beautifully decorated in keeping with the anniversary. A two-tier wedding cake in white and gold topped with gold roses, and on each side were potted yellow mums which formed an attractive setting for the gift table; where the guests were served to cake and coffee. Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Jewel Hunsucker cut the cake and did the serving. Mr. and Mrs. Farley headed the receiving line and Mrs. Farley wore a dark purple crepe dress and corsage of yellow roses, a gift from her daughter. The table was well filled with lovely gifts from their children and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Farley came to Kansas in 1910 and have spent most of their wedded life in and around Rossville. All their children and grandchildren were home except one son, Mr. and Mrs. William Farley and children of Brady, Nebr., who were unable to come because of the weather and a grandson, Donnie Tschantz in the service at Korea. The guests present included: Mr. and Mrs. Farley, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Farley, of Manhattan; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hunsucker, Bill Whitney, Regina Tschantz Mr. and Mrs. Norman Humphrey, Bobby Tschantz, of Topeka;; Miss Juanita Mark, Meriden; Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Folsom, St. Marys; Mr. and Mrs. F. Steffee, Mrs. Vilinda Barney, Mildred A. Stovall, Mr. and Mrs. Denny Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ky Prater, Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Cottle, Mrs. Eva Davis, Marvin Davis, Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Wolverton, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Whearty, Edith Higginbotham, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Swenson, Mrs. F.E. Pardee and Robert L. Berry. Mr. and Mrs. Farley received many cards and letters from relatives and friends unable to be present.
  Family ID	F1590	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Clare Mae Yocum Farley,   b. 18 Jul 1914, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 24 Oct 1986, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 72 years)
  Married	25 May 1929	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Documents		Marriage- Yocum, Clara-Farley, Clarence Yocum-Farley Clarence Farley and Clara May Yocum were united in marriage last Saturday evening, May 25, at the Presbyterian Manse, Delia, Kansas. Rev. H.W. Apel performed the ceremony. Mrs. Farley is the daughter of Mrs. Ada Yocum of this city and completed her eighth grade school work with this year's class. Mr. Farley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Till Farley, living southeast of Rossville. The young people will live on a farm southeast of town. Friends extend best wishes and congratulations.
  Last Modified	17 Nov 2017 14:31:55
  Family ID	F3101	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Obituary- Farley, Lawrence 1 Lawrence Farley Lawrence Farley, 91, Topeka, died Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at a Topeka hospital. He was born October 3, 1908, in West Liberty, KY, the son of Til and Alice Farley. He was reared in Rossville and attended Rossville schools. Mr. Farley owned and operated Farley Plumbing and Heating in Rossville. He had been a steam fitter at Fort Riley for many years before he retired in the 1970s. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II. He was a member and past president of the Eagles Aerie No. 2468 in Manhattan, and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He also was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion in Rossville. He married Clare Mae Yocum in May 1929. She died in October 1986. Survivors include nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at 10:30 Friday morning in the Rossville Cemetery, under direction of Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
  		Obituary- Farley, Lawrence 2 Lawrence Farley Lawrence Farley, 91, Topeka, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at a Topeka hospital. Mr. Farley owned and operated Farley Plumbing and Heating in Rossville. He had been a steam fitter at Fort Riley for many years before he retired in the 1970s. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Oct. 3, 1908, in West Liberty, Ky., the son of Til and Alice Farley. He was raised in Rossville and attended Rossville schools. Mr. Farley was a member and past presi-dent of the Eagles Aerie No. 2468 in Manhattan and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He also was a member of Jimmy Lillard Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Rossville. He married Clare Mae Yocum in May 1929. She died in October 1986. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Rossville Cemetery in Rossville. Mr. Farley will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Parker-Price Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice and sent in care of the mortuary.
  		Obituary- Farley, Lawrence 3 In Memory Of Lawrence Farley Born October 3, 1908 West Liberty, Kentucky Entered Into Rest February 22, 2000 Topeka, Kansas Graveside Service Rossville Cemetery 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 25, 2000 Minister Reverend Patrick Buss Oakland United Methodist Church Military Honors Jimmie Lillard Post 31 American Legion, Rossville, Kansas Interment Rossville Cemetery Rossville, Kansas