Harold "Mac" Edward MacFarland

Harold “Mac” Edward MacFarland, 78, of Wentzville, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on December 6, 1947, in Winsted, Connecticut, and was the son of Harold and Francis MacFarland. Mac was united in marriage to Cheryl A. Sampson on April 29, 1977, in Winsted, Connecticut, and to this union they shared one daughter. Cheryl preceded him in death on April 9, 2019, after 42 years of marriage. Harold graduated from Gilbert High School in 1965. He served his country in the United States Air Force from November 3, 1965 until he was honorably discharged on September 24, 1971. While serving his country, he earned several commendations: Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Mac was part of the Top-Secret Crypto clearance and was stationed in the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia. He later continued with the United States Air Force Reserves from 1972 until 1973. Cheryl and Mac enjoyed traveling the world extensively and would quite often go to destinations throughout the US, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. He was an avid member and supporter of the Patriot Guard Riders mission since 2016 (ride name, “Scotsman”). Over the years, he participated in several hundred Honor Escorts for fallen veterans and first responders. In 2024, he took on the added responsibility of being a Ride Captain. Mac built a very successful Financial Advisory business and retired from Raymond James with 38 years in the industry. He was a Financial Regulatory (FINRA) Arbitrator for 21 years. In 2014, he was named by Barron's Magazine one of the Top 100 Wealth Managers in the country. Mac is survived by his loving daughter, Heather Vandiver (Steven); one granddaughter, Nichole Meyers (Kurtis); one great-granddaughter, Grace Meyers; one great-grandson, Nate Meyers; one brother, Kevin MacFarland (Patricia); two stepchildren: Rhonda Hull and Heidi Bobeen. Interment will be held with full military honors at 9:00 am on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery located at 2900 Sheridan Road St. Louis, MO 63125. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Patriot Guard Riders, Mercy Health Foundation, BJC Cancer Foundation, K9’s for Warriors, Wentzville Police Blue Line, or the Charity of Donor’s Choice, in care of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 222, Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kemperkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221

Harold "Mac" Edward MacFarland

December 6, 1947 - June 2, 2026