Dock Reams Farthing Jr., died on January 7, 2016 at the age of 103 after a brief stay at the Solomon's Nursing Center. Dock was born on February 6, 1912 in Chester, South Carolina as the only child to the late Dock Reams Farthing, Sr., and Ethel Naomi Harrison Farthing. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife and his daughter.

He graduated from Central High School in Washington, DC, in 1930. Upon graduation, he worked for Anacostia Bank and attended American University. In 1937, Dock began working for the U.S. Small Business Administration and retired as a Contract Specialist in 1973 after 36 years of service. He took great pride in his work and attended the annual SBA luncheons for many years following his retirement.

Dock married Pearl Elizabeth Moreland and they made their home in Anacostia where their only child, Patricia Anne Farthing Yost was born. They later moved to Crofton, MD, and he eventually settled in Calvert County, MD, to be near his family.

After Dock's retirement and Pearl's subsequent passing in 1978, he spent many years traveling the world. His favorite excursion was a cruise to Alaska. Dock can be remembered as a quiet, gentle man of few words. He still enjoyed being pampered at 103 with having his hair colored and nails manicured!

Dock is survived by his son-in-law, Paul L. Yost, Jr., of Huntingtown, MD; his grandchildren, Sharon A. "Sherrie" (John) Thompson of Port Republic, MD; Paul L. "Scott" (Carolyn) Yost, III, of Huntingtown, MD; Martin E. (Lisa) Yost of Huntingtown, MD; Michele L. (Michael) Nastasi of Owings, MD; and by his great-grandchildren Tiffany (Michael) Heamstead, Brittany (Manny) Stoltzfus, Kaitlyn Thompson, Joshua Yost, Rachel Yost, Alexander Thompson, Brooke Nastasi, Alyssa Yost, Jessica Yost, Gabriella Nastasi; and his great-great granddaughter Arya Ann-Marie Stoltzfus.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.