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William Farley Obituary

Farley Jr., William H. "Bill" Age 66, passed away on April 22, 2016. Bill was a graduate of Yale University, and was awarded one of the most prestigious honors in academia: a Rhodes Scholarship. He led a distinguished 31-year legal career in Chicago. Beloved husband of Gale Foster Farley and beloved father to William and Royal. Bill will be remembered as an extraordinarily kind and gentle spirit; extremely patient, caring, loving and compassionate. Visitation on April 28, 2016 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Leak & Sons Funeral Home at 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619. Funeral services will be held on April 29, 2016 at Liberty Baptist Church, 4849 S. King Dr., Chicago, IL 60615. Refreshments from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with interment immediately following at Washington Memory Gardens, 701 Ridge Rd., Homewood, IL 60430.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 27, 2016.

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Diane Denk

April 21, 2022

I didn´t know him well with the joy he brought his wife children was immeasurable! Gale, I would love to see you sometime.

Monte Bailey

June 21, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Farley family. I am sure I speak for myself and many others when I say that Bill remains a bright spot in our lives. Sincerely, Monte Bailey

Essie Sparks

May 31, 2016

Sorry for the loss of dear William. It is
always sad to lose such a gentle man.
May his family find comfort through
prayer to God.
Psalm 62:8.

Jenifer (Shay) O'Connor

May 25, 2016

Bill was the best man I ever knew. He had planned to go to Howard University when he got the offer for a full scholarship to Yale. Yale! One of the times we ran into each other after high school, he'd been selected for the Rhodes Scholarship. Rhodes! He was destined to do great things. My deep condolences and prayers to your family. RIP gentle spirit.

May 19, 2016

Bill was a great friend of mine at Lewistown HS in Pa. Very distinguished classmate who accomplished much. RIP my dear friend.

Eileen Hammond

May 18, 2016

Saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Farley. Our class of 1968 choose a great leader in Bill . He was also a member of my church, St Marks in Lewistown and we had a great youth group that he contributed to also. Many fond memories of Bill.

May 18, 2016

I remember Bill from high school. He had a very quick wit and great sense of humor.
I am quite confident; heaven is now a whole lot brighter.

Barry Reynolds

May 18, 2016

Bill Farley was the president of my senior class at Lewistown-Granville HS in Lewistown, PA, in 1968. He made an immediate impact on all of us when his family moved to Lewistown many years earlier. We all loved him for his gentle spirit. He will be remembered for many years to come and we will miss his smile.

Barry Reynolds, Harrisburg, PA

Ngozi Okoragor

May 13, 2016

On behalf of the Yale Black Alumni Association, we express our sincere condolences on learning of the passing of Wlliam Farley. We wish you strength and perseverance during this difficult time.

April 30, 2016

We have known the Farley family for over twenty years. Bill was a kind and gentle spirit. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Gale.
The Carter Family
Don, Marla, Miki, Brandon

April 30, 2016

Sorry for your loss,may the God of comfort give you the strength you will need at this time.

G. A. Finch

April 29, 2016

Some deaths affect you more than others. Bill's passing impacted me greatly. A good pal. Gale and sons have my deepest sympathies.

April 28, 2016

I have fond memories of working with Bill. A very kind and friendly gentleman, and an excellent lawyer. My deepest sympathies, Kathy Ransford

Diane Denk

April 28, 2016

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I hope you all keep him alive through happy memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Diane Denk

Denise and Alleson Gresham-Knox

April 28, 2016

Our prayers are with you, Link Gale and your sons. May you hold on to your faith and each other at this time. As always, especially at times like this, we must remember that ..God is good.

Penney Jack

April 28, 2016

Dear Gail,
May You and your family experience profound comfort in knowing Mr. Farley is at peace!
My prayers are with you all!
Penney

Angela Thompson

April 28, 2016

RIH Bill Farley! May God keep you in his arms on your journey...Your love remains with Gale, Billy and Royal

Abe and Angela Thompson

Tammy Steele

April 28, 2016

For every fortunate gift he was given in, Bill Farley gave back to life. His contributions to Urban Gateways programs bringing artists into Chicago Public Schools reached thousands of children and inspired many of them to excel in school the way that Farley did. The arts awakened talents children had and made them develop the imagination to contribute to their surroundings. There is no greater gift than to inspire new generations of children.

Bill Farley's well-lived life was too short. Our hearts go out to his family and his city. He will be missed.

April 27, 2016

You are loved and will be always be remembered for your beautiful mind.
You are the best big brother a little brother could ever have. Mike

David and Althea

April 27, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences to the family for your loss. May the God of all understanding help guard your hearts and thoughts during this difficult time. Proverbs 3:5,6

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28

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Leak & Sons Funeral Homes - Matteson

3501 Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443

Apr

29

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Liberty Baptist Church

4849 S. King Dr., Chicago, IL

Apr

29

Interment

Washington Memory Gardens

701 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL

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Leak & Sons Funeral Homes - Matteson

3501 Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443

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