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MARK RANDALL FARQUHAR
Mark Randall Farquhar, 57, of Pittsburg, TX, died March 21, 2026, from a motorcycle accident.
There will be no graveside service. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 106 Buchanan Ct, Celina, TX 75009.
Mr. Farquhar was born at Langley Air Force Base, VA on June 23, 1968, the elder of two children of Sheila Whitesell (Farquhar) Woods and the late Randall Stuart Farquhar, and stepson of Terry Allen Woods. He was a 1986 graduate of Katy High School in Katy, and attended Texas State University–San Marcos, majoring in Art. Mr. Farquhar was employed by “Black Box, Global IT Products and Network Solutions,” since 2023. His interests and hobbies included: composing song lyrics and singing, photography, billiards, cooking for his family and friends, watching Formula 1 racing, fishing, hunting, wood-working, and he was an avid marksman.
Survivors include his wife of almost 29 years Wendi Bland Farquhar of Pittsburg, TX; sons Layne Farquhar of Houston and Dylan Farquhar of Pittsburg; mother Sheila Whitesell Woods of Aberdeen, NC; sister Kristina Farquhar Woods of Garland, TX; stepfather Terry Allen Woods of Cibolo, TX; half-sister Heather Farquhar Munoz of Houston; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Those who wish to honor Mr. Farquhar's memory may do so by contributing to the Dry Creek Baptist Camp (PO Box 580, Dry Creek, LA 70637; DCBCamp@gmail.com) or donating to the charity of their choice.
Additionally, a GoFundMe account has been established for the family's expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-wendi-and-boys-after-marks-accident
Erman Smith Funeral Home is serving the family.
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