Michael Farrar

Michael James Farrar, 59, of Jackson died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Heartland Care and Rehab in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Aug. 20, 1959, in Perryville, Missouri, to Frank J. and Iola Ann Clements Farrar Jr. He and Helen Cordia were married Aug. 4, 1990, at Cape Girardeau.

Michael was a 1977 graduate of Perryville High School.

He received a bachelor's degree in economics and accounting from Southeast Missouri State University.

He liked to do tax returns for friends and family.

He was an avid sports fan, loved bowling and had a high score of 279.

He volunteered at Southeast Hospital more than 100 hours and was a member of Mercy Hill Church in Jackson.

Survivors include his wife; three sisters, Catherine (Joe) Unterreiner of O'Fallon, Missouri, and their children, Paul and Chris; Mary (Kevin) Brown of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, and their children, Neil, Nick, Kyle and Sarah; Karen (Kevin) Clifton of Perryville and their daughter, Holly; and brother, James (Charlotte) Farrar of Perryville and their children, Brian and Magen.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene Farrar; and a niece, Tahnee Farrar.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Service will follow at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to Mercy Hill Church Building Fund, 3757 Missouri Highway 25 South, Jackson, MO 63755.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.