Myron “Mike” Dale Farley
Myron “Mike” Dale Farley, 87, of Marietta passed away at his home. He was born July 4, 1929 in Marietta to Bernard and Hilma (Hune) Farley.
Mike was a 1947 graduate of Marietta High School and had attended Marietta College. He had served in the United State Air Force from 1950 to 1953 and was a member of the American Legion Post 46. Mike had worked at New Systems Bakery before becoming a mail carrier for the US Postal Service until his retirement. He loved gardening, his pets and geology. He was also an avid reader and loved to learn new things.
Surviving is his wife Evelyn Anna Rhodes Farley, his son Eric B Farley (Kimberly) of Marietta, step-children Keefe I. Poling (Barb) and Lisa K Rake (Ed) both of Marietta, and sisters, Judith Weber and Sarah Householder.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by a brother Miles Farley and sister Vergie E. Price.
According to his wishes Mike will be cremated and private services will be observed. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Humane Society of the Mid-Ohio Valley. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family.