He loved his family dearly, as they loved him.

A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14 at Polk Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Landrum Habitat for Humanity, 132 N. Trade Ave., Landrum, S.C. 29356.

An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.

McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, is in charge of arrangements.