James Howard McFarland, Jr., 56, of Munhall, died Sunday, January 7, 2018. He was born December 23, 1961 in Wilkinsburg. He is survived by his mother, Elfrieda Johannes McFarland of Port Vue, father, James Howard McFarland, Sr. of McKeesport, daughter, Amanda Mae McFarland of Munhall, son, Patrick Hickey of Turtle Creek, grandson Ryan Hickey, brothers, John (Kim) McFarland of South Park and Tracy (Fallon) McFarland of Port Vue, sisters, Arlene Dudgeon of Port Vue and Michelle Jeffer of McKeesport, nieces, nephews, and his best friend, Lou Ann Davis of Munhall. Friends are welcome Thursday, January 11 from 2-6:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday at 6:00 pm with The Rev. Jody Dausey, officiating. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com