Craig Alexander McFarland, age 44

Craig Alexander McFarland, age 44 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

Craig was a native of Rutherford County and is a son of Clarence (Junior) McFarland and Brenda Martin McFarland of Forest City. He was an ordained minister and a member of M&T Ministries in Forest City. Craig also worked as an Iron Hanger for Pike Electric.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Cindy Reece McFarland, a daughter, Erica Reece of Forest City, brother, Mark McFarland of Forest City and sister, Melody Miller of Rutherfordton. There are also four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at M&T Ministries in Forest City. Pastor Dorothy Miller officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements