James Michael Farrell

James M. Farrell, 85, previously of Indianapolis, IN, on August 20, 2019 in Fort Smith, AR. He was born on September 2, 1933 in Loogootee, IN to the late Vernon and Alberta Farrell. He lived most of his life in Indianapolis, until moving to Fort Smith, AR in 2017 to be closer to his son. James was a Korean War Veteran, and was employed by J.L Simmons for over 25 years. He was also a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, and volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul, along with his wife, Betty, who faithfully served every day for 30+ years.

James is preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Elizabeth “Betty” Farrell; parents, mentioned above and brother, William Farrell. He is survived by his son, Michael Farrell (Laura Moore-Farrell); daughter, Brenda Farrell (Jeff Lonigro); grandchildren, Thomas Farrell, William Farrell, Maggie Hofbauer (Eric Hofbauer), James Farrell, Blaise Lonigro, Vincent Lonigro, Henry Lonigro, Luke Lonigro, and Elizabeth Lonigro; siblings, Alan Farrell, Barbara Link, Martha Love, and Larry Farrell.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am on Monday, August 26, 2019 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 4650 N. Shadeland Avenue, with visitation from 10am to 11am. Burial will be later that same day at 3:30pm at St Johns Cemetery, Loogootee, IN. Arrangements provided by Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services – Lawrence.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either St. Vincent de Paul or St. Lawrence Catholic Church.