November 5, 2026, 87, – Gordon Henry Farrell, age 87 passed away Thursday, November 05, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.
A service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro. Entombment will follow at Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
Born in Kipling, North Carolina on April 9, 1939, Gordon was one of three children born to the late Henry Walter and Mary Sears Farrell. Gordon and Jean was blessed in his business dealings through the years, but never forgot that “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father…” (James 1:17). Gordon was generous in his support of a number of churches and ministries through the years funding dozens of special projects to help spread the good news of God’s love to others.
Gordon is survived by stepchildren, Glenn Sauls and wife, Lynn and families and Timothy Mark Sauls and wife, Penny and families and his late brother and sister’s families.
Gordon was preceded in death by his love of his life, Barbara Jean Farrell, and were happily married for 34 ½ years on February 14, 1988; his parents, Henry Walter and Mary Sears Farrell; his brother, Sammy Farrell and his sister, Sandra Faye Stanley and husband, L.J. Stanley.
A special appreciation to his adopted son, Bill Langston, who he shared a very special bond and dedication and his wife, Kristi; Angel McCullum, who was a very special niece, and a big part of his life and care, along with her husband, Matt and family; Dee Warner, a devoted friend and advisor, along with all his staff; Pastor Nalley and Pastor Corbett.
The family would also like to express appreciation for all acts of kindness shown during Gordon’s declining health; his caregivers, Debbie Teachy, Patti Barry, Kelley Pittman and all of Mr. G’s Girls, who were all so special to him and took wonderful care of him.
Professional services are entrusted to Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.
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