James Arthur Farley Jr., age 44 of Billings, formerly of Miles City, passed away on October 21, 2013 at the Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings, MT.
James was born on November 26, 1968 in Bozeman, MT, the son of James Farley Sr. and Marcia Pierson. He grew up in Bismarck, ND where he attended grade school and graduated high school. After high school, he moved to Colorado to work for his brother in law in the construction business. After working in Colorado, he went to school at Trapper Creek Job Corps in Darby. During his stay in Darby, he worked as a forest fire fighter of the Hot Shot Crew from 1989 to 1991. After he finished his schooling in Darby, he lived a short while in Dickinson, ND and then moved to Miles City in 1993. James was diagnosed with an extremely rare disease called Spinocerebellar Degeneration Neuroferritinopathy. From this point forward, he focused on being a stay at home dad and taking care of the love of his life, Briton.
James enjoyed water sports, rock climbing, four wheeling, motorcycles, hot rods, music, mountain biking as well as kayaking.
James is survived by his son Briton Farley of Billings, MT; his father James (Barb) Farley Sr. of Las Vegas, NV; his sisters: Cindy (Marvin) Urlacher of Dickinson, ND and Cheryl (Perry) Colebank of Fort Collins, CO. His nieces and nephews include: Mathew Urlacher of Dickinson, ND; Michael (Michelle) Urlacher of Grand Junction, CO; Steven (Samantha) Urlacher of Bismark, ND; Tori (Ryan) Sailor of Tampa Bay, FL; Tyler Colebank of Boulder, CO; two great nephews and one great niece. He is also survived by Briton’s mother Shondee (Bob) Ellison of Billings, MT; his step sons Garon Johnson, Colton Johnson of Miles City and the Ruffotto family. He was preceded in death by his mother Marcia, his grandparents and a brother Terry Adam.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will be held in the family plot at Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choosing.
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 23, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Thursday October 24, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 23, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Thursday October 24, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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kim and kevin cooper says
So sooy about your loss james wasa good man me and kevin would go over to his house and we would talk all the time. He will be missed buy us. My he rest in peace.
Mary Snell says
Colton,
My sympathies and prayers to you and your family.
Candye Pierson says
So sorry to lose Jim, but what peace and freedom he will have now. I remember when his mom passed, one of my daughters saying ” now she can dance in heaven”, I feel the same applies to Jim. Sorry I can’t be there at this time. I am in Seattle helping Jen while they spend time between the hospital with their new son, work, and home with the other two boys. I love you, Cindy, even though we rarely see each other
DeRene Ruffatto Garcia says
I wish I could be there with you to share in the celebration of his life, but know that I am with you all in my thoughts and prayers. Jimmy is like my little brother and Cindy my sister. I have so many fond memories of the 3 of us growing up together. I will miss him. His life will live on through his son. Love and prayers to you all. DeRene
JOANN AND HARRY BRAUN says
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JIMMY, AND OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO TO JIMMY’S SON BRITON AND FAMILIES. WE REMEMBER HAVING JIMMY WAIT ON US AT THE ROYAL FORK, WE THINK THAT WAS THE NAME OF THE BUFFET IN BISMARCK WHEN HE WAS IN SCHOOL AND HOW PROUD HE WAS OF HIS SON BRITON. LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL.
Paul and Elaine Schieffer says
Dear Briton,
I don’t know if you remember me. I was your kindergarten teacher. I wanted to express my sincere sympathy to you for the death of your father. I have thought about you and him so many times over the years and wondered where you are. I know he thought the world of you. He really had quite a life full of many experiences. I hope you are doing well, and may your memories give you comfort and peace. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. Sincerely, Elaine Schieffer
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of James Arthur Farley, Jr. – May you find comfort in your loving memories, great pictures and in recalling the many talents of Mr. Farley Jr. God did not purpose that mankind suffer and die (Romans 5:12) and has promised that a time will come when no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). We are promised the resurrection of loved ones we have lost (John 5:28, 29). Our loving Creator has promised an end to pain and death. (Revelation 21:4). The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God originally intended for mankind in the Garden of Eden, will be fulfilled including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also upon Earth” (Matt 6:9, 10). I hope you are comforted by Bible promises of a hopeful future (John 17:3).
Lynn Waldo-Singer says
Dear Family,
I was heartbroken to hear of Jimmy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, so sorry I can not be there. Aunt Carla wishes she could be with you all too. The last time two times I saw Jimmy was in Billings at Grandma Jensen’s funeral and in Miles for Aunt Faye’s wedding, unfortunately awhile ago, I had met his beautiful son Briton, too.
I have many nice memories of Jimmy.
Much love to you all.
Rod and Louise Waldo says
We are so sorry for the loss of Jimmy. The family lost a special cousin, a wonderful dad, and a great brother. I’m sure Marcia greeted him with open arms and heaven got its angel back. God Bless you, Briton, Cinty and Cheryl. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon and Bruce Carlson says
Jimmy may now rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are sent to you and your family at this time.
The Elton Family says
To the Farley Family:
My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy over the loss of James. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. When we read Genesis 1:28 and 31, we find that sickness and death were not a part of God’s original purpose. With this in mind, one thing that comforted me after the loss of my parents is our Creator’s plan to restore his original purpose and make it possible for all mankind (including loved ones we have lost in death) to live forever under perfect conditions. (Revelation 21:3-5; John 5:28,29) It is our hope that these words bring you a measure of comfort during this difficult time. Once again, please accept our condolences as you deal with the loss of James and contemplate the hope of seeing him again.
Nannette Waldo says
To the Farley Family,
I am so sorry to hear about this. My prayers are with his family. I know as with the above post my cousin and Aunt Marcia are now dancing in Heaven.
Love to you all
Fred Foerster Family says
Jimmy is free to fly like a Angel. No more pain or discomfort. Love to you all @this time of celebration.