Stephen “Brent” Farley, 61, of Jena, won his battle against ALS and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
He spent the last eight and a half years fighting a disease called ALS. This disease slowly, day-byday, robbed him of his physical abilities, but he never stopped fighting.
He was born February 23, 1962 to the union of his parents, Raymond Eugene Farley Sr. and Rita Imelda Lees Farley.
He spent his adult life working as an oilfield mechanic for Hunt Petroleum Corporation/XTO Energy. He was devoted to his job 100% until ALS took that ability from him. He loved all of his coworkers very much. He served on the LaSalle Parish Police Jury for Ward 9. He did his absolute best to try to please everyone in his ward. Brent was a member of the Michael Dempsey Masonic Lodge – he was proud and honored to be a Shriner. Brent was a people person who never met a stranger. He spent his off-time cooking for people and taking care of others. That was his biggest hobby. He loved to hunt and fish, well actually he loved the boat ride… he cared nothing about the fish, that was just his excuse. He was a person who loved to go. It didn’t matter where, he was ready 24/7.
Services were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Nebo Baptist Church, with Dick Zeagler and the Revs. Mark Breland and Carl Gulde officiating.
Interment followed in the Graham Cemetery, Nebo, under the direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home in Jena.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Eugene Farley Sr. and Rita Lees Farley; sister, Nona Farley Davidson; brother-in-law, Charles Davidson; and his brother, Raymond Eugene “Gene” Farley Jr.
Those left to cherish his memory and miss him include his wife of almost 23 years, Reacey Graham Farley; two sons, Ryan Farley and Zayde Farley both of Jena; two grandchildren, Wesson Farley and Milah Kate Norris; and two bonus grandchildren, Camille Grant and Harper Grant.
As per Brent’s request, there were no specific pallbearers. Instead, his family members will take him to his final resting place. His comment was he had way too many friends to choose from. There again showing his love for others by not leaving anyone out. He left a note to you all saying, “Thanks for being a call away.” He also left a special “Thank You” to David Graham for always being “on call.”
