Birth date: Feb 26, 1946 Death date: Oct 1, 2017
Alan was born Feb. 26, 1946 in Bryon, Ohio, son of the late Doyle and Elizabeth Farling. He earned a master’s degree in engineering from Old Dominion University. He is a retired state of Delaware employee and served 20 years in th Read Obituary
It is terrible to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. I wish you the strength needed to get through this moment in your life. My most sincere condolences.
When I was a kid, I used a bad word (possibly something my father picked up during his time in the Navy) and my mother scolded me... My response, "you never let me say anything dad says!"
So maybe you weren't always the best influence... but over the years you taught me more than you realize... From carpentry, to character... from pool maintenance to asphalt... from relationship advice to legal advice... if I had a question, you always knew what to say... But most of all, you taught me to work hard and do right by other people...
You lived your life serving your country and your community, and I couldn't be more proud of what you accomplished. I can only hope to make you as proud of me as I am of you... I miss you, Dad... and I love you...
- Alex
I had the pleasure to work with Al throughout his many years at the Dover Fire Department. He was always willing to lend a hand when needed. You were a great person and I'm glad that we had the opportunity to work together. There aren't enough words to describe your true dedication. I enjoyed our conversations. Rest In Peace.
