Gerald Farmer

Gerald Farmer (son of Charles Clayton Farmer and Jerusha Ella Inez Hale) was born on June 19, 1933 in Alabama.  He died on October 31, 2021.  He married Grace Cantrell (daughter of Bill Cantrell and Lula). She was born on September 27, 1927 in Mount Zion, Carroll, Georgia. She died on December 31, 2019.

Grace Cantrell was buried at the First Baptist Church of Ranburne Cemetery in Ranburne, Cleburne, Alabama.

Children of Gerald Farmer and Grace Cantrell are:

1.  Johnny Farmer (Living, details withheld)

2.  Ronnie Farmer (Living, details withheld)

Notes: Gerald Farmer was known as Dick to his friends and family.

Sources:

1940 Census:  Cleburne County, Alabama

Obituary of Willie Joe Farmer, Published in the Times-Georgian in July 2016.

Obituary of Kirby Ray Farmer - November 2021

Obituary of Grace Cantrell Farmer, published by Rainwater Funeral Home in January 2020.

Grace Cantrell Farmer, of Bowdon, Georgia, passed away on December 31, 2019. She was 92. Mrs. Farmer was born on September 27, 1927 in Mt. Zion, Georgia to the late Bill and Lula Cantrell. She was retired from Lamar Manufacturing where she worked as a seamstress. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, loved shopping, and traveling. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Farmer Farr; her brothers, J.W. Cantrell, Joe Bill Cantrell, and Frank Cantrell; and her sisters, Jimmie Lou Marlow, Mary Cantrell, and Sally Henderson. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Dick Farmer; her children and their spouses, Peggy and Terry Stone, Johnny and Lynn Farmer, and Ronnie and Regina Farmer; her sister and brother-in-law, Betty Sue and Steve McCarty; her sister-in-law, Carolyn Cantrell; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home. Bro. Jerry Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in Ranburne Cemetery. Prior to the services on Thursday, the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. till the funeral hour. To send a memorial gift to the family of Mrs. Grace Farmer please visit our Sympathy Store.

Obituary of Dick Farmer - November 2021

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dick Farmer of Bowdon, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 88, on October 31, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dick Farmer or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles Clayton Farmer and Inez Farmer; his wife Grace Farmer; his daughter Sandra Farmer Farr; and his brothers, L. C. Farmer and Willie Joe Farmer.
He is survived by : his children, Johnny (Lynn Farmer), Ronnie (Regina Famer) and Peggy Farmer Stone; and his siblings, Kirby Ray, Fannie Bell Farmer, Glenda and Wayne Lovvorn. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 3rd 2021 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Rainwater Funeral Home (317 N Carroll St, Bowdon, GA 30108). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 3rd 2021 at 2:00 PM at the same location.