Tommy Leon Farmer
March 1, 1928 ~ November 26, 2007
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Tommy Leon Farmer died on Nov. 26, 2007 at his home.
Tommy was the son of James Vernon and Sally Rich Farmer. He was born March 1, 1928 in Jackson County. Following his graduation from Sylva High School, his family moved to Candler. He was an accomplished bluegrass musician and regularly participated at Hyatt’s Music on Brevard Rd. He accompanied the choir at Brown’s View United Methodist Church of which he became a member in 1955.
He retired from BASF in 1987. He proudly served 8 years in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean conflict.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by brothers, Jimmy and Lee Farmer and nephews, Mike Netherton and Tony Farmer.
Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Hilda Netherton Farmer; a son, Terry Lee and his wife Patricia; two grandchildren, Aaron James of Charlotte and Kristin Leigh Farmer of Candler; a sister, Ruby F. Netherton (Edgar); a brother, Earl (Chuck) and his wife Judy; sisters-in-law, Joyce Massie Farmer and Ruth H. Farmer; nieces Oleta Rigdon, Rebecca Hill, Kristie Mull, Karma Crouch and Brenda Farmer.
The family will receive friends at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Brown’s View United Methodist Church with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. Pastor George Davis and the Rev. Ed Worley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are nephews, Ricky, Danny, Jim and Greg Netherton and Richy, Joseph, Charles, Steve and Benjamin Farmer.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is in charge of the arrangements.
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Hilda,Terry and family, We are so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing, but rejoice in knowing he is with the Lord. Tommy was a good man and a good neighbor. His wonderful talents are now a part of Heaven’s Orchestra. We will miss him. God bless you. Roy & Sue.
Tommy was one ‘of a kind’ person.He did so much for me many years ago, when I was first starting out at the ENKA plant. He will be missed. May GOD be with you.
Hilda and Family, my thoughts and Prayers are with each and everyone. When I was young I lived in Beaverdam and attended Brown’s View Methodist church and I will always remember Tommy with his kind and sincere Smile. He was always so thoughtful and his Music always came from his heart. Now he is with my ‘Precious Mom and Dad, Charlie and Lacy Taylor singing with our precious Lord. May God Bless all. Love, Aileen Taylor Black
Sincere condolences to you and your family. ‘Wormy’
Hilda, I am sorry to hear about Tommy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hilda and Family,
My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Hilda and family,
I am so sorry for your lose. I pray that God will give you strength and help to ease your pain at a time like this. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hilda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It is sad for this world to lose a wonderful soul but a celebration for heaven to have him home. No more sickness, no more worries, no more pain for Tommy. In Jesus, through our difficult times, we find peace. I pray for you to have peace and comfort from God’s love.
Love to you all.
Teena,Chris, Kaila and Devin Gant
Dear Hilda and Family,
I hope you haven’t forgotten me after so many years, and my heart breaks that you’ve lost Tommy. You and Tommy first welcomed me into your home more than 50 years ago when Terry was about 2 years old, and you and your family have endeared yourselves to me for a lifetime. This morning I was looking for the guestbook of a high school teacher who just passed away, and just as when I found little Tony and dear smiling Jim awhile back, there was Tommy, still handsome as ever.
I last spoke with Tommy some years ago when I thought my sister and I would be coming to Asheville. He told me you were out in the field on the tractor (I could just see you) but that you’d lost Mr. Farmer and Lee about 10 years before. I regret all of these losses to your family–and especially dear Mrs. Sally Farmer who made those great biscuits in her little red dishpan, and marshmellow fudge that I did finally learn to make. What a precious family you all are, and I know you cherish so many dear memories with many more to come. I seem to spend a lot of time nowadays looking for things I’ve misplaced, but my best and clearest memories include the old ones when all of us were young and everybody was still here.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, dear Hilda. I don’t know if I’ll ever get back to see you, but God Bless You and Yours Always.
Nancy
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We were unable to attend the services but if there is anything we can do, please let us know.
I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you and give you comfort as only He can.
Hilda; So sorry to hear about Tommy, We heard about it to after the services and we apologize for not being there but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hilda and family, I was so sorry to hear of your recent loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love in Christ,
Gail Franklin
hey ms.farmer you where my teacher at the cec building i had lost your address a long time ago if you get this i am really sorry to here about your loss please contact me this was my old e-mail address call me at this number please i love you an dmiss you you where a wonder person you where like my 2ond mother phone number is 386-266-7279
Hilda & Terry, we were sorry to hear of Tommie’s death. He will be missed by all who knew him. We remember him playing music at the community center with my mom and dad. I guess daddy and Tommie can now make beautiful music in heaven. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Rick & Eva Farren
Hilda, So very sorry for your loss. Tommy was one of my favorite people. Will miss him greatly. Our thoughts are with you and your family. With deepest reguards, Arvil and Jackie Freeman
Hilda,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry, Patty and Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.
Randy(Frog) and Kaye Mckinney
Terry & Patti Aaron & Kristen: So sorry to hear about Tommy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
Hilda, We are sorry to hear about Tommy, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Spence
Sonia Pressley
Hilda,
Ray And I were so sorry to learn of Tommy’s Passing. We both can just see and hear what a grand ole time Tommy, Mr. Farren, Wayne and our Dad are having. Isn’t it wonderful that they can have a grand thursday night every night forever and eternity plus have the angels accompany them. Take care and may God Bless You and your family.
My sincere condolences to the Tommy Farmer family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tammy Farmer
Hilda,Ruby,Chuck,and Tom’s family,
The Farmer family was a big part
of my growing up on Beaverdam Road.
My prayers and love are with you at this time. May God bless you at
this time.
Gene Hall and family
we are very sorry for your loss but happy he will be with jesus. i remember his fiddle playing and the warm hospitality he always showed me.
Dear Terry, Patti, Hilda and the entire Farmer and Netherton families, Ronnie and I would like to express our sympathy in the loss of Tommy, and know he will be missed by alot of people, but how wonderful to know he will be celebrating Christmas in heaven this year. How truly awesome that will be. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Ronnie, Susan & Lindsey Brock
Hilda, I want to write of the deep grief that I have for you, Terry, Pattie, Aaron and Kristin. Tommy was a really fine man. He was one who always was frank with me and one who I knew was my truely supportive friend, regardless of all our differences. I truly have heartfelt love and appreciation for Tommy and I truly miss him.
I pray that God will heal your broken heart and your broken body and renew his work in and through you.
I will be by your side in every way that I can.
Love and Prayers, MaryN
Raymond Quinn
Leicester, NC
Our sincere condolences for your loss. We pray for you in this difficult time.
Hilda, I have known you and worked with you for a long time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Hilda and Family-
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Take care of yourselves.