John Timothy Farlow

John Timothy Farlow of Asheville passed away March 28, 2016, following an extended illness. Born in Asheville on March 12, 1944, Tim was the son of the late Shirley Hawkins Farlow and Charles Oscar Farlow. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Louis and Al Farlow. Tim is survived by his devoted wife Brenda; sons, John Timothy Farlow, Jr. (Tony) and wife Katy and their daughter Abbey; Daryl Keith Farlow and wife Kayjulina, all of Asheville; adopted sons Jason Haralson and wife Leslie and their sons Chase and Ian of Lantana, TX, and Travis Haralson and wife Zhanna and their daughters Emily and Mia of Asheville. Tim is also survived by his brother, Bruce Farlow and sister-in-law Linda Farlow of Asheville; niece Cathy and husband Brian and their sons Brooks, Preston and Johnathan, all of Rock Hill, SC, nephew Brent and wife Tracey and children Chuck, Nikkie, Acacia and Diandra, sister-in-law Bette Farlow; nephew Eric and wife Holley and their children Lathan and Dorian, niece Claire and husband David and children Marshall and Ally, nephew Sean fiance Keri Hyatt and children Jullian and Zoe, all of Asheville, nephew Nathan Farlow and children Beren and Allisan of Gainesville, GA; and numerous great nieces and great nephews. Tim met the love of his life, Brenda Adams Farlow as a youth in their West Asheville neighborhood. They married the day after Brenda's graduation from Lee Edwards High School (now Asheville High School). Tim and Brenda celebrated 51 happy years of marriage in June 2015. Tim was the owner of Braswell Scale and Equipment Company. A self-made man who worked hard to provide for his family, Tim graduated from Lee Edwards High School in 1962 and began his career in the scale industry as a scale technician at Braswell Scale & Equipment Company, a Toledo Scale Distributor in western North Carolina owned by Ned Braswell. Tim worked as a scale technician before eventually purchasing the business from Ned. Tim worked as President of Braswell Scale for 19 years until his retirement in 2013. Tim was also an owner/partner of other local businesses which included Asheville Bolt and Screw, Landlords LLC., and WeighSouth. Tim was a wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Unfailingly generous, Tim was a kind and gentle man who never hesitated to help anyone who asked. His sense of humor and "Timisms" could brighten any situation. He loved to play practical jokes which have been passed down in the family. "PawPaw" spent many happy hours with all of the children in the family. Tim loved to take the kids fishing, on summer trips to Cherokee, Fun Depot, on picnics and other excursions. In his church life at Calvary Baptist which spanned several decades, Tim served in leadership roles through the years as a deacon and an active member of his Sunday school. He was a member of the Biltmore Masonic Lodge. A truly humble and Christian man, throughout his life Tim actively looked for ways to give back to God for the blessings in his life and to help other people. For several years Tim and Brenda helped cook meals and serve them at the veteran's lodge in Oteen, until his declining health prevented continuing. The family would like to extend special thanks for the loving care Tim received from the nurses and caregivers at Mission Hospital's oncology unit. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Asheville on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 12:00 PM. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. A private burial service for family will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital, www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/donate. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.