Obituary of Earl Farr

Earl Edward Farr was born in Detroit on April 26, 1937. He was the son of the late Edward Farr and Rosina (Nellet) Winkle. Earl honorably served his country in the United States Army and received multiple honors including Good Conduct Medal, 1st Class Gunner (90mm), Expert Badge (Sub Machine Gun), and Marksman Badge (Pistol). Earl worked for thirty-five years at Chrysler. He was an automotive manufacturing assembler at the Warren Truck Plant. Earl retired in 1994. He married the love of his life, the former Margaret Kazensky, on November 9, 1988 in Dearborn. Earl was a quiet man. He enjoyed several hobbies including collecting Hot Wheels cars, model muscle cars, and model trains. For many years, Earl enjoyed his train track set up in his basement. He loved going to flea markets, model train swap meets, car shows, and train shows. After retirement Earl enjoyed watching television, but more than anything having long chats with the grand kids. He loved to eat, enjoying root beer floats and often getting his favorite food from the pizza buffet at American Pie. In 2001, Earl gave his heart to the Lord and became a born again Christian. He and his wife Margaret had been receiving their spiritual nourishment by attending Grace Baptist Church in Monroe. Earl Edward Farr, age 76 of Newport passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014. In addition to his parents, his passing was preceded by a sister: Shirley. To cherish his memory, Earl leaves his loving wife of twenty-five years: Margaret Farr; three stepchildren: Robert (Jacklyn) Malymeik of Freeland, Michigan, David Malymeik of Detroit, and Cindy (Paul) Camarena of Dearborn; two sisters: Darlene Ross of Lapeer and Linda Salter of Portage; five grandchildren; and many others. Friends may gather from 10:30am until a Celebration of His Life at 11:30am on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Grace Baptist Church, 7447 North Telegraph Road in Monroe. Pastor Steve Hamil of Grace Baptist Church will officiate. Cremation will follow through Southern Michigan Services in Livonia. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. Donations for those who desire are suggested to the Farr family to assist with funeral expenses. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.