DRAKESBORO – Freddy “Fred” McFarland, 69, of Drakesboro, died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at 5:11AM at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital.  Fred was born July 10, 1952, in Drakesboro.  He was a graduate of Drakesboro High School, Class of 1970.  Fred was a “jack of all trades” and master of none.  He was a 2^nd degree black belt in Taekwondo, a 1^st degree black belt in Korean Taekwondo, and an instructor in the county for several years.  Fred was retired from Field Packaging and currently employed at Muhlenberg County Job Corps.

Fred was of the Baptist faith and attended New Paradise Baptist Church.  He was your typical “tough guy” with a heart of gold.  He was always ready to lend a helping hand and feed an army with his home cooked meals.  Fred loved his church, serving the Lord and his community, but above all else his grandkids were everything to him.  He took so much pride in his family and time spent with them.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion “Cutie” and Elsie Mae McFarland; brothers, Mitchell, Jewel, Marion “Budgie”, Jerry, and Doug; sisters, Emma Soule and Sandra Stamper; and son-in-law, Louie Armstrong.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Brenda Kay Underwood McFarland; daughter, Christina Armstrong; sons, Freddy (Shanon) McFarland, Daniel (Samantha) McFarland, and Brendan (Ashley) McFarland; grandchildren, Jessica (Josh) Tucker, Courtney Kelly, Cyler McFarland, Kenly McFarland, Royce McFarland, and Novalynn McFarland; great-granddaughters, Madyson Tucker, Olivia Tucker, and Harper Tucker; and sisters, Vonnelda (Joe) Studer, Brenda (Mike) Rice, and Carolyn Orange.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 1:00PM at New Paradise Baptist Church in Greenville, with Bro. Tim Adcock officiating.  Burial in Highway Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday after 10:00AM at the church.  Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.