Jackie Paul Farley, age 71, of Monterey, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at his mother’s home.

Mr. Farley was born on Friday, April 16, 1954, in Monterey, Tennessee, to Alberta Harris Farley of Monterey, Tennessee, and the late Paul Farley.

Mr. Farley retired from Fleetguard where he was a proud member of UAW Local 1407 and served on the election committee. He worked with Avco, several heating and cooling businesses, and was owner/operator of Farley’s Heating and Cooling. He enjoyed woodworking, turning bowls, and making jewelry. He was a member of Johnson Baptist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Tennessee National Guard.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 34 years,
Sherry Phillips Farley of Monterey, TN

son, Michael Farley of Monterey, TN

daughters, Samantha Farley Flatt (Kevin) of Cookeville, TN
Shelley Phillips Kimel (Trystan) of Knoxville, TN

grandchildren, Dillon Bogard, Kaitlyn Flatt, Ashlyn Flatt, Emma Farley, and River Farley

sister, Linda Farley Swallows of Monterey, TN

nieces, Adrianna Swallows of Monterey, TN
Monesa Swallows of Cookeville, TN

father/mother-in-law, Arnold and Oma Phillips of Chesapeake, VA
brother-in-law, Dana Phillips of Newport News, VA

His wishes of cremation with no services are being honored.

Arrangements and Care provided by D.M. Goff Funeral Home, Inc., 205 East Cleveland Avenue, Monterey, Tennessee 38574, Phone, 931.839.2311.