Clayton Eugene McFarren, 82, died February 23, 2010 at Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born September 23, 1927 at McCracken, Kansas, the son of Jesse and Beryl (Grumbein) McFarren. He married Doris Helwig November 30, 1950 at the United Methodist Church, Bazine, Kansas. He has worked at Gibson, Titus and Stafford and later worked for Standish Ford and Spruill Motors until starting and running McFarren Automotive on North Washington Street with his son Marlin until 2005. He was a Great Bend resident since 1972, coming from Dighton, Kansas. Mr. McFarren was a United States Army veteran. Mr. McFarren was dedicated to doing the job right and it was his way of helping others. This characteristic was passed down to his future generations. Survivors include his wife, Doris McFarren, of the home; five sons: Terry McFarren and wife Kathy, Great Bend; Marlin McFarren and wife Lorna, Ellsworth, Kansas; Curtis McFarren and wife Trudi, Hays, Kansas; Kelly McFarren, Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Shane McFarren, Olathe, Kansas; one sister, Yvonne Grothusen, Sherrard, Illinois; eleven grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dean McFarren and Richard McFarren; and one sister, Doris Dawley. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. Pastor Jack Sweany will officiate. Inurnment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are requested to Community Christian Church, in care of the funeral home.