Bobby B. Farrell, 83, of James Island, SC entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2020, surrounded by his family.
Born October 5, 1937 in Walterboro, SC, Bobby was the son of the late Bennie and Esther Farrell.
Bobby attended Charleston High School, downtown Charleston. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Medic and Peace Keeper in Korea. Bobby was employed at Southeastern Freight Lines for 35 years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, having cookouts, hunting, boating and taking care of his most precious fur baby, Heidi.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Farrell of 48 years; son, Bobby Farrell, Jr.; grandson, Jason Farrell and granddaughter, Niki Williams.
Bobby is survived by his two children, Lynn Mizzell and David Farrell; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Parker and Jean Martin (James); several nieces and nephews; and his long-time companion, Teresa Pilkinton.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home West Ashley.
The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 pm. Burial will immediately follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pastor Benny Williams will officiate. Pallbearers will be James Martin, Gerald Hiott, Elizabeth "Tootie" Farrell, Daniel Grooms, Kenneth Simmons, Donald Chesser and Tracy Bentz.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bobby's memory may be sent to the local Roper Hospice.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL & CREMATION, West Ashley, 2501 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371.