Robert B. McFarland, 84 of Holden, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018 at his home.

Bob was born October 14, 1933 in Columbia, Missouri the son of Bryce and Lou Ella (Waters) McFarland. He graduated from Holden High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his discharge from active duty, Bob attended M. U. and graduated with a B.S. in Agriculture. He returned to the family farm and while farming, Bob also worked for Allis Chalmers in Independence for many years. His passion was archeology. He was a devout member of First Christian Church in Holden.

Survivors include four daughters: Sarah Bagby of Holden, MO; Susie Bagby and husband, John of Lee's Summit, MO; Sylvia Babylon and husband, William of Pleasant Hill, MO and Sally McFarland and significant other, Danny Gudde of Lee's Summit, MO; brother: Ray McFarland and wife, Sheila of Raytown, MO; six grandchildren: Zack Bagby, Lindsey Bagby, Tiffany McFarland, Ryan Bagby, Nathan Van Meter and Ashley McFarland; five great grandchildren: Opal Bagby, Rhett Bagby, Raigan McFarland, Lucas Van Meter and Jaxon Van Meter and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister: Julia Lou Prince; and great grandson: Garrett Lee Bagby.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 8th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden with Rev. Tim Whitmore officiating. Interment will follow at the Holden Cemetery with Military Honors provided by V.F.W., Memorial Post #5844; Munday-Hancock Post #90, American Legion and United States Army Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Robert B. McFarland Scholarship Fund.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net