Shelby, Sr. was my Dad. He served for 20 years in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, retiring in June of 1974 with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. The last ten years was in the submarine service. After retiring from the Navy, Shelby began his 2nd career with the California Department of Corrections and worked for the Department from 1974 until his retirement in April of 2008.
HMC (SS)
Chief Petty Officer, USN (Ret)
Vietnam Veteran
My Dad was devoted to his work and more importantly to his family. He loved us and provided well for us. He instilled in me a love of country and a sense of pride and dedication to work and to family. I will never forget him nor the memories I have of him.
Cause of death: Complications from lung cancer surgery.
HMC (SS)
Chief Petty Officer, USN (Ret)
Vietnam Veteran
My Dad was devoted to his work and more importantly to his family. He loved us and provided well for us. He instilled in me a love of country and a sense of pride and dedication to work and to family. I will never forget him nor the memories I have of him.
Cause of death: Complications from lung cancer surgery.
Shelby, Sr. was my Dad. He served for 20 years in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, retiring in June of 1974 with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. The last ten years was in the submarine service. After retiring from the Navy, Shelby began his 2nd career with the California Department of Corrections and worked for the Department from 1974 until his retirement in April of 2008.
HMC (SS)
Chief Petty Officer, USN (Ret)
Vietnam Veteran
My Dad was devoted to his work and more importantly to his family. He loved us and provided well for us. He instilled in me a love of country and a sense of pride and dedication to work and to family. I will never forget him nor the memories I have of him.
Cause of death: Complications from lung cancer surgery.
HMC (SS)
Chief Petty Officer, USN (Ret)
Vietnam Veteran
My Dad was devoted to his work and more importantly to his family. He loved us and provided well for us. He instilled in me a love of country and a sense of pride and dedication to work and to family. I will never forget him nor the memories I have of him.
Cause of death: Complications from lung cancer surgery.
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SHELBY
EUGENE
FARROW Sr
HMC
US NAVY
VIETNAM
FEB 19 1938
NOV 24 2012
NCM
GOD HAS BLESSED
HIM WITH PEACE
Gravesite Details
HMC - Hospital Corpsman, Chief Petty Officer (CPO)
