Tommy Len Farthing, age 70, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at his home following a long illness. He was born April 2, 1955, in Estill County, and was the son of the late Leonard Harvey Farthing and Loveda Allen Farthing. He was a retired Iron Worker for Duncan Machinery Movers, and he was a member of the American Legion and the Local Iron Workers Union 70. He was a United States Navy Veteran, and he had lived in Estill County for most of his life. He is survived by:
His wife of 38 years: Carol Bowling Farthing
3 daughters: Tonya (Ronnie) Gambrel - Ohio
LeAndrea Farthing - Estill Co.
Megan (Adam) Clem - Estill Co.
1 son: Tyler Farthing - Estill Co.
1 sister: Rosemary Eveland - Florida
9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Farthing II, and his brother, Emmons Dale Farthing.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 6, 1 PM, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Pallbearers: Adam Clem, Jeremy Baber, Steven Hix, Ronnie Gambrel, Donald Baker, and Mike Manious
