Alvin D Farless

Alvin D Farless, 83, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis He was born April 19, 1940 in Canoga Park, CA to Jesse Austin Farless and Alice Adaline "Mae" Hawthorne Farless. He and Jo Anne Killion were married in Chatsworth, CA at the Chapel on the Hill, on May 20, 1961. Alvin worked in the Aviation industry. He began with Rocketdyne in 1958 when he was just 18 years old as a forklift driver in Los Angeles, CA. He worked with the company for over 55 years as it changed hands several times. In 1976 he was transferred from Los Angeles to Perryville MO to work with Sabreliner Corporation. He worked with many great people and became known as "Mr. Sabreliner" to many of those whom he worked with inside and outside the United States. He wrote government contracts working with Air Force One, the Shuttle program (many of the different shuttles), B1 Bombers, and helicopters for the Jordan government. He became the Vice President of Government contracts. Alvin loved his work. His integrity and hard work ethic are just some of his amazing characteristics. To know Alvin was to love him. His wit, love of family, love of his job, but most importantly, and a testimony to his last breath, was his love and service to his Lord and Savior. Survivors include his wife of the home, JoAnne Farless, daughter, Dee Dee (Brad) Stevens, son Devin (Deidre Jewel) Farless, 6 grandchildren: Adam (Jeni) Stevens, Jessica (Nathan) Meade, Garrett Stevens, Sydnei Farless, Bryanna Stevens, Chandler Farless, 11 Great-Grandchildren, Rileigh Stevens, Brayden Meade, Grayson Meade, Reese Stevens, Addilynn Meade, Linnleigh Stevens, Macy Jo Stevens, Rori Sue Stevens, Lewis Stevens, Sawyer Farless, Oliver Luttrull. Alvin was “Uncle Alvin” to some very special people. Alvin loved his niece and nephews as if they were his own. Carl and Richard Farless were with their uncle when he transitioned from this life to heaven. For that love and commitment, we will be forever grateful. He was preceded in death by, his parents, Jesse and Alice Farless, and a brother, Carl R. Farless Sr. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Bethel Assembly Of God in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Bethel Assembly Of God in Cape Girardeau with Pastor Phil Roop officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Bethel Assembly of God, Speed The Light Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Alvin D Farless

April 19, 1940 - January 13, 2024