Bill McFarland, LUTCF, age 84, of Rockwood, passed away July 7, 2021. He was born June 7, 1937, in Spring City. Bill was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. He was a 1956 graduate of Spring City High School. Bill was a member and past master of the Rockwood Masonic Lodge #403 F.& A.M. and also a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court 57, Scottish Rite, and Alhambra Shrine. He was a State Farm Insurance agent for 56 years. Bill loved to travel and spend time with his family and friends. He had a tradition at Christmas time of providing bicycles to children who didn’t’ have one. He was an active member of the Spring City Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his father: Tom C. Swafford; mother: Margaret Haun McFarland; stepson: Chad Walker; cousin: Joelene Haun; and great-grandmother: Martha Elizabeth Parsons.

He is survived by his wife: Mary McFarland of Rockwood; sons: Tom McFarland of Kingston, Randy McFarland (Lesa) of Oak Ridge, and John McFarland of Lenoir City; stepsons: Troy Walker of Maryland and Scott Walker of Oneida; grandchildren: Tommy McFarland, Christa Jane McFarland, Samuel McFarland, Evan McFarland, Kennedy McFarland, Ian McFarland, Seaven Walker, Bryant Walker, Cody Walker, Tristan Walker, Kaley Walker, and Dylan Walker; great-grandchildren: Isla Walker; aunt: Norma Jean Haun; and a host of extended family members and friends.

The family will receive friends Saturday, July 10, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. eastern in the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Masonic Service will begin at 2 p.m. followed by the funeral service. Graveside and interment service will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood with Military Honors provided by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.