Jerry D. Farley, 76, of Midland, Texas died August 18, 2005. He was born March 2, 1929 in Cisco, Texas. Graveside services have been scheduled for 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 20, 2005 at the Cisco Texas Cemetery. After graduating from Texas A&M, he worked 33 years for Exxon Company USA, retiring as Administrative Manager of Exxon's Exploration Department in Houston, Texas. Subsequently, he worked for Occidental Petroleum as Vice President of Human Resources for their Petrochemical Division in Houston.He was preceded in death by his parents; Allen Leon Farley and Wilma Ethel Farley; and one sister, Louise Morrison.He is survived by two sons, Steve Farley of Memphis, Tennessee and Joe Farley of Midland, Texas; one daughter-in-law, Astrid Farley of Midland, Texas; two grandchildren, Dean Farley and Megan Farley of Midland, Texas; one brother, Rex Farley of Lafayette, Louisiana; one niece, Karen Farley of Memphis, Tennessee, and a host of good friends.The family would like to give thanks to Dr. Watkins, his nurse Rachel Diaz, the Allison Cancer Center, and all the caring nurses and aides at Hospice of Midland's In-Patient facility. In Leiu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Midland, Inc. at P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,