Buford James “Butch” McFarlain passed away quietly at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings on Feb. 1, 2023. Butch is the son of the late Erwin and Audrey McFarlain. He attended Evangeline Elementary and Iota High School. He was a great fan of the Iota High athletic teams.
After leaving school he worked in the oil field business, working in drilling and pipeline operations. He served honorably in the United State Army from 1966 to 1968, and he was proud to be a veteran.
He was a dedicated member of both St. Joseph Parish in Evangeline and St. Jules Parish in Tee Mamou. As a member of those parishes, he was involved in the Come Lord Jesus Scripture Study groups and other scripture study initiatives offered by his church parishes. He also took part in rosary recitation groups. He participated in the Faith Renewal program, an activity he really enjoyed. He assisted the ladies of St. Joseph Parish in the preparation of their famous syrup pies. He was an active contributing member of Knights of Columbus Council 4906 in Evangeline, and as a member of that organization he was involved in all their fundraising and service-related activities.
He is survived by his brothers John (wife, Sue), Glenn (wife, Gayle), Marcus (wife, June), Bryan, Dwight (wife, Alice) and Randy. He was loved and respected by all his nieces and nephews. He was always willing to offer assistance to all the members of his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Basal.
Funeral arrangements will be coordinated by Mathews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings. Visitation will take place on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, from 4 until 8 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will continue Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, from 8 a.m. until the funeral procession departs for the Church service. The church service will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Evangeline, La., at 11 a.m. and burial will be at St. Jules Cemetery in Tee Mamou.
The McFarlain family is grateful to the staffs of the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home and Lamm Family Care for the wonderful care they rendered to Butch.