ROY WAYNE FARMER, age 76, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Farmer was born in Los Angeles, Cali., on June 15, 1945, to the late Roy William Farmer and Barbara Florence Gibson. He was of the Protestant faith, and a devout member of the Lion's Club. Mr. Farmer and his Wife, Barbara Eure, were married for 31 years. He was a Vietnam Era U.S. Navy Veteran and was so proud to serve our Country. After relocating from California in 1992, Mr. Farmer and his wife discovered Estill Springs, Tenn., and said that's exactly where they felt like they belonged. Mr. Farmer was a Firefighter in Estill Springs for 7 years, and was so proud to serve our community. Mr. Farmer was employed with IBM Technology for 32 years prior to his retirement. He was a Computer Programmer, and was very good with technology. He especially loved model trains. He had intricate trains he would set up all over the house, especially around Christmas time. Mr. Farmer will be remembered as a kind and loving Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather.

Mr. Farmer is preceded in death by his Parents, Roy William Farmer and Barbara Florence Gibson.

Mr. Farmer is survived by his loving Wife of 31 years, Barbara Eure Farmer. He is also survived by his Daughter, Beverly Jo Farmer of La Verne, Cali., and Son, James William Farmer of San Jose, Cali., Grandchildren, Brandon James Farmer, Makenna Joy Farmer-Fisher, Mylie Jean Farmer, and three Brothers who live out of state.

It was Mr. Farmer's wishes that he be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date prior to him being laid to rest in the Riverside National Cemetery in California, with Military Honors bestowed.