John Bryce Farmer, 94, of Greenwood passed away February 4, 2019. John was born June 2, 1924, in Stab, Kentucky to the late Dewey and Susie (Cottongim) Farmer.
John proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. After 19 years at Hygrade Packing Company; he worked for 29 years at General Motors retiring in 1991. He enjoyed hunting, recycling, gardening, raising cattle and horses. His stories will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his son, James Michael Hawk; siblings, Earl Farmer, James Farmer, Hazel Harris, Marie Inabnitt, and Pearl Purvis.
John is survived by his wife of 70 years, Edna (Hawk) Farmer; children, Randy (Sherry) Farmer of Camby, Paul David (Patsy) Farmer of Indianapolis, and Cathy Farmer (Alan) Irvin of Carmel; 10 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
Friends and family will gather on Thursday, February 7, 2019, 4 to 8 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Additional visitation hours are Saturday, February 9, 2019, 12 to 2 p.m. in the chapel at Southern Oaks Funeral Home: 2110 W. Hwy 914, Somerset, Kentucky 42503. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in McCalister Family Cemetery, Somerset, Kentucky. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory
Saturday, February 9, 2019
12:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Southern Oaks Funeral Home
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Southern Oaks Funeral Home
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