O'Neil Charles Farish, Jr. 57, of Morganton, N.C., died Monday Aug. 17, 2009, at his home following a long battle with cancer.

Mr. Farish was born July 3, 1952, in Gaffney to Barbara Daniel Farish and O.C. Farish Sr. of Gaffney. He was a graduate of Presbyterian College and was very successful in his career. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working outside in the yard. He was a wonderful son, husband, father and grandfather. O'Neil touched many lives and is loved and will be missed by all.

Mr. Farish's family would like to thank all the friends and neighbors who prayed and visited O'Neil throughout his battle. He was truly blessed and was grateful to each of you.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dewey and Ruth Daniel, Lavell and Jesse Farish and his father-inlaw, Marvin Richardson.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 35 years, Vickie Richardson Farish of the home; his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Steven Waters of Morganton, N.C.; his son and daughter in-law, Clint and Laura Farish of Swannanoa, N.C.; three grandchildren whom he adored, Catherine Mc- Cain Farish, Gracyn Elizabeth Farish and Caleb Elijah Waters, with one granddaughter on the way. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Harriett Farish of Gaffney and his motherin law, Alma Richardson of Gaffney.

Memorial services will be held Sunday. Aug. 30, at Buford Street United Methodist Church in Gaffney.

Memorials may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC, 28690; or Shriner's Hospitals, c/o Oasis Temple, P.O. Box 560666, Charlotte, N.C. 28256.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices. com.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory.