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Kevin W. Farrell, 54, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Farrell, a self-employed electrical contractor, lived in Rockport for the past four years. He was a native of Austin and continued to work in Austin as well as Rockport serving clients with high quality, professional electrical work.
Farrell was a life-long outdoorsman and passed away while doing what he loved—fishing on Copano Bay. Much of his free time was spent playing with his grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Poppy.” He also was very fond of his daughters-in-law; in a toast, Kevin made recently at his youngest son's wedding, his daughters-in-law had “stolen his heart,” he said.
Kevin was known as a great provider for his family and for supplying excellent service for his clients. He was a man of integrity and hard work and was viewed as a role model by his sons' friends. One friend expressed gratitude that Kevin “showed me how to be a real man.”
Kevin's passing has been tragic, but the response of the community has been of great comfort to the family.
While Kevin was missing in Copano Bay, dozens of boaters, many of them complete strangers, searched for hours over three days. Fixed wing aircraft and helicopters also joined the search. The untiring efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas Highway Patrol Marine Unit, the Aransas County Sheriff's Department as well as Texas Equusearch was greatly appreciated. Others provided food and water to the search party and others simply came to offer support and comfort to the family.
The family clings to the biblical ideal that from tragedy and evil, God will do good. “But as for you, you meant evil against me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” (Genesis 50.20 NKJV) The unselfish love and support of the community was one strong element of God's grace from this tragedy. Another element of good for the family in the midst of their loss is the reminder that all boaters should wear a personal flotation device at all times on the water. It is the family's hope that, in Kevin's memory, everyone can enjoy the water safely by wearing a life preserver.
Please also note that, since Kevin was a self-employed electrical contractor, he did not have access to low cost life insurance like others of us who work for companies. In fact, he had no life insurance at all, so your donation to this fund goes directly to help support Melissa, his wife of nearly 34 years, during this difficult time. We'd like to thank you for donating and ask that you share this update with friends and family.
Farrell was a life-long outdoorsman and passed away while doing what he loved—fishing on Copano Bay. Much of his free time was spent playing with his grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Poppy.” He also was very fond of his daughters-in-law; in a toast, Kevin made recently at his youngest son's wedding, his daughters-in-law had “stolen his heart,” he said.
Kevin was known as a great provider for his family and for supplying excellent service for his clients. He was a man of integrity and hard work and was viewed as a role model by his sons' friends. One friend expressed gratitude that Kevin “showed me how to be a real man.”
Kevin's passing has been tragic, but the response of the community has been of great comfort to the family.
While Kevin was missing in Copano Bay, dozens of boaters, many of them complete strangers, searched for hours over three days. Fixed wing aircraft and helicopters also joined the search. The untiring efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas Highway Patrol Marine Unit, the Aransas County Sheriff's Department as well as Texas Equusearch was greatly appreciated. Others provided food and water to the search party and others simply came to offer support and comfort to the family.
The family clings to the biblical ideal that from tragedy and evil, God will do good. “But as for you, you meant evil against me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” (Genesis 50.20 NKJV) The unselfish love and support of the community was one strong element of God's grace from this tragedy. Another element of good for the family in the midst of their loss is the reminder that all boaters should wear a personal flotation device at all times on the water. It is the family's hope that, in Kevin's memory, everyone can enjoy the water safely by wearing a life preserver.
Please also note that, since Kevin was a self-employed electrical contractor, he did not have access to low cost life insurance like others of us who work for companies. In fact, he had no life insurance at all, so your donation to this fund goes directly to help support Melissa, his wife of nearly 34 years, during this difficult time. We'd like to thank you for donating and ask that you share this update with friends and family.
Organizer and beneficiary
Melinda Henson Rogers
Organizer
Rockport, TX
Melissa Farrell
Beneficiary
