FARROW, William "Homer" - Putnam

Silently the shades of evening Gather round my lowly door;

Silently they bring before me, Faces I shall see no more.

Once more the Silent Reaper has visited our community and Claimed from our midst one who has been highly esteemed for his many principals. The home of Alexander J. and Sarah C. Ramsey Farrow was blessed with a son, William Homer, July 5, 1869.As a child, Homer lived on a farm and studied the beauties and wonders of nature. – the creeks, forests, hills and broad fertile fields making idea surroundings.  He was educated in the public schools of Russell Township where his father taught several years.  Upon moving near Morton he became a strong supporter of Clinton Township school system, always advocating high standards of education.  He remained in this community the remainder of his life.  Homer and his father were interested in studies, farm work and chores, working together and being greatly devoted to each other.  This relationship continued as long as earthly ties existed.  

With the thought of following his father’s footsteps as a teacher, he received his training at Central Normal College at Danville, Indiana.  However the strong forces of the outdoors enticed him from the schoolroom to the field where he always proved to be an active and successful farmer.  He was interested in this progress year and year and always took advantage of better methods on the farm.  Strong ties existed between him and his brother, who were parents in farming for many years.  Each was greatly respected by the other and they were almost inseparable.  During Homer’s entire life as a farmer he has tended land which had formerly been tending by his father and grandfather William Homer Farrow.  Always having good health and being extremely interested in the work the occupation of farming was pursued until only a few days before the summons came.  To our neighbors, relatives and friends we extend our thanks and appreciation for the beautiful.  Homer was greatly devoted to his mother and showed untiring efforts in carrying for her through the many years of her illness.  Very early in Homer’s childhood his father began calling him “Taz,

by which name he was known all through life and which was regarded by many people as his legal name.  Oct 19, 1921 he was united in marriage to Alma Kemper of Indianapolis.  To this happy union were born two daughters.  He was happiest when serving his family and highly esteemed as member of that circle.  With the individuals contributing some part in making a home, through all effort he carried with him the beautiful words of Home, Sweet Home.  A lifelong resident of Putnam County, he was interested in advancement of the community.  He was ever ready and willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed assistance.  Day by day Homer has written his own obituary in the hearts f all his friends and they are the ones who can pay the highest tributes.  Soon after completing the forenoon’s work and with the afternoon’s work planned he was suddenly stricken August 15.  During his illness in which his condition from the beginning was critical, he received the best medical attention and all possible care which loving hands could give.  Fulfilling his mission as a dutiful and devoted husband and father, Homer answered the summons Aug 28, 1949.  Thus closes the voyage of a life of 80 years 1 month and 23 days.  Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Helen Jane and Elizabeth Joyce, one nephew, Howard Farrow, one niece-in-law, Mary Lucille Farrow, all of Putnam County; one sister, Nettie M. Waldron of Denver, Colorado, other relatives and a host of friends.  (Poem)  --- kbz