Gary Alan Farrar, born June 12, 1960 in Anchorage, Alaska passed suddenly at home on April 7, 2025. He was born to the late Ellen Louise Robinson Farrar and James “Jim” Charles Farrar. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, John Will and Imogene Hill Robinson and Mary and Pete Powers.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Lisa Farrar; children, Marie Farrar Sherrod, Tim Farrar (Brittany), and Melanie Farrar; twelve grandchildren, George Sherrod (EmmaGrace), Emma Jean Sherrod (Noah Stanley), Carter Borgstrom (Sarah), Mary Ellen Sherrod, Hailey Farrar (James), Zachary Farrar, Amari Jordan, Ashlee Parks, Jaivyn Jordan, Allyn Jordan, Jake Sherrod, and Alisa Rose Farrar; great grandchildren, Livian Sherrod and Kayson Hunt; siblings, Mike Farrar (Dora), Steve Farrar (Cindy), Debbie Alexander (Mike), Jeff Farrar (Barbara), and Deanne Walls; half-brother, Jeremy Farrar; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Visitation with the family will be Friday, April 11, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Graveside service will be Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Robinson Ridge Cemetery with Tim Farrar, George Sherrod, Carter Borgstrom, Zachary Farrar, Amari Jordan, Michael Farrar, Noah Stanley, and Tommy Lowery serving as pallbearers.