James Michael Faragher, Sr.

James Michael Faragher, Sr., known to all as Mike, of Sullivan, MO, departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on August 30, 2020, having reached the age of seventy-five years, one month and three days. Mike was born in St. Louis, MO, on July 27, 1945, son of James Clinton Faragher and Pauline Faragher nee McKelvey. On November 25, 1964, he was united in marriage to Ann Evelyn Hamilton and two sons came to bless this union.

Mike is survived by his wife, Ann Faragher of Sullivan, MO; by his sons, James M. Faragher, Jr., known to most as Mike, and wife, Christine, of St. Peters, MO, and James W. Faragher, known to all as Jim, and wife, Charity, of Rosebud, MO; by seven grandchildren, SSgt. Kyle Faragher and wife, Kayla, of Misawa, Japan, SSgt Emily Faragher of Dayton, OH, SSgt Nicki Faragher, stationed in Korea, Dustin James Faragher and Brandon Lee Faragher, both of Rosebud and Ryan and Jason Kelly, both of Ellisville, MO; by one brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, James and Pauline Faragher, and by one sister, Eileen Foster.

Mike was a Christian, having been raised in the Baptist faith. During his working years, he was employed by Chrysler Daimler Corporation in Fenton, MO, retiring after serving the company for forty-three years. He was also a past member of the United Auto Workers. Since retiring, Mike’s favorite pastime was traveling with Ann, while listening to AC/DC music. Boating and camping with the family were other hobbies and many wonderful memories were made.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO, with the Rev. Jim Howard officiating. Interment was in Crestview Memorial Park, St. Clair, MO. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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