Hugh Milton McFarlane Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Place of birth: Kingston, Jamaica Hugh McFarlane, 63, of Tampa Florida passed away very unexpectedly on the night of December 23rd, 2017. Hugh was born to Esperanza and Arthur McFarlane of Kingston, Jamaica on July 21st 1954. After graduating High School in West Orange High School, New Jersey, he attended the University of Florida where he became a proud member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. In addition, he played basketball, ran track, illustrated photos and wrote articles for the University. He was also an avid poet and philosopher. Hugh worked in the Real Estate industry as an entrepreneur for many years. He worked feverishly to increase his spiritual knowledge and help others to connect with their spirituality. He was a deeply spiritual man and never wanted to be defined or put in a religious category. However, he was a follower of Jesus Christ and was a fervent follower of A Course in Miracles and donated much of his time to inspiring faith and hope in others. Hugh had a fiery passion for family. He loved to spend time with his daughters, grandchildren and friends. Hugh is survived by his loving daughters Marisa McFarlane and her loving children Bryan, Elysia and Isaac; Avia Taylor and spouse Dwayne and children, Jovaun, Dashawn, and Dwayne; and Jennifer Brown and spouse Charles and four children, Cherish; Chelsea; Cameron and Christian. He is also survived by his loving siblings, Sam McFarlane and spouse Judy, Mary Jones and spouse Renny, Charmaine Pigue and spouse Roy, Gary Bucknell, Robert Bucknell and Rocky. In addition, he is survived by multitudes of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Those closest to him described him as being full of love & laughter. He was the forever optimist who could see the silver lining in every situation. He loved to reminisce about old times, his college days, in addition to interacting with his Omega Psi Phi fraternity brothers. He was a proud father, grandfather, great writer, speaker, artist and philosopher at heart. He was a special gift from God to us. We will all miss him dearly. Celebration of Life/Memorial services will be held on Saturday January 20, 2018 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm est. Location: Sanctuary of New St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church, 1006 S. 50th St., Tampa, Fl. 33619. Officiating: Pastor Alec Hall Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Memorial: Jimmy Bobbit Eulogy: Marisa McFarlane Celebration of Life/Repass will be held directly after the service at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; followed by a Sunset Cruise for spreading of the ashes at sea which will be closed for immediate family. ?Location: Chapel of New St. Matthews ChapelBaptist Church, 1006 S. 50th St., Tampa, Fl. 33619. (Food and drinks will be provided)

Hugh Milton McFarlane

July 21, 1954 - December 23, 2017