William Nathaniel

Farley

William (Bill) Nathaniel Farley 
March 03, 1929 - September 28th, 2026

William was born in Boissevain, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife Catherine White Farley. Both his parents James H. Farley and Claudia Collins Farley and 10 of his brothers and sisters.

He is Survived by his son William M. Farley and his wife Colleen, son Charles N. Farley and his wife Janice, daughter Janice G. Luker, her husband Jackie, daughter Kay Cook and husband David; he has 26 Grandkids, 22 Great Grandkids and and 3 Great-Great Grandkids; 3 sisters Lorraine, Adelene and Audean.

William was 17 years old and did not want to be a farmer or coal miner like so many in his family. So he asked his mom to consent, letting him sign up in the Marines. She went with him and signed paperwork to allow him to. He Joined January 7, 1947 - July 31st, 1970. He returned to his hometown after retiring but after the first year and cold winter, he moved his family to Orlando, Florida in 1971. He joined the Walt Disney Company and served 10 years until he retired from them as well. In 1996 with only him and mom in the home he decided to move to Clermont, FL where he has been for 30 years.