Obituary of James "Adam" Ray McFarland

James “Adam” Ray McFarland, 53, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 8, 2024, at his home peacefully with his family by his side. He was a longtime employee of Prendergast Construction. Adam was a loving husband, father, papa, son, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Dorothy Rhoton.

Survivors include his loving wife of 18 years, Misty McFarland; special cat, Layhee; children, Nathan Douglas (Maria), Mason McFarland, Austin McFarland (Joanna), Alissa Kindle (Shane), Sydnee Evans, and Haylee Townsend (Nick); mother and father, Charles and Nina Stribling; father, Ray McFarland; grandchildren who were the light of his life, Beckham Gragg, Raelynn Gragg, Kehlani Jones, baby Jones due in August, Everleigh Douglas, Esmee Douglas, and Ander Pruet; sisters, LaDonna Doering (Mike),  and Tammy Spencer (Timber); brother, Joshua McFarland; sisters-in-law, April Collings (Matt), Rachel Wright (Steven), Tiffany Gasperson (Jacob); along with several nieces, nephews and host of friends.

The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 7 pm on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport. A Celebration of life service will follow with Rev. Bill McFarland officiating. Friends may also call anytime at the home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you for the excellent care Adam received from the Gentiva Nurses especially Hannah and Tabbitha.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is serving the McFarland family.