B.J. Farmer Obituary (1929

B. J. Farmer left his earthly home from Paris, TX at 8:55 a.m., August 21, 2011, to be with his Heavenly Father, son, Randy; grandson, Dakota Joe; and other relatives and friends. He was surrounded by at that time by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as he made that blessed transition.B.J. was born September 26, 1929 in Pampa, TX to Elmer Jacie and Ada Farmer. He graduated from Lefors High School and later attended Texas Western State College in El Paso, TX. In 1952 he moved to Farmington, N.M. where he and Patsye met. For both of them it was love at first sight and they were married on April, 19, 1953 in Farmington. After transfers to Casper, WY and Houston, TX they decided to move to Patsyes former home in Eagletown, OK. to be near her parents, Vernon and Anna Luttrell. He began work for Dierks Co. as a shop and truck foreman and when Weyerhauser bought Dierks Co. he worked with them in many different capacities. B.J. enjoyed every day of those years. He retired in 1990 and after Patsye retired they enjoyed spending time at Beavers Bend State Park in their travel trailer, trips across the U.S. together by car and Am Trak. In later trips with grandchildren, they began introducing them to the tall mountains of Colorado, Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, Branson, MO, and many other shorter trips experiencing the wonders of our great country. While living in Eagletown, he was an avid supporter of the basketball team and enjoyed meeting people and building lasting friendships. B.J. served in many capacities at the First United Methodist Church in Broken Bow, OK. He was Chairman of the Building Committee when the present church was built. B.J. was also the past president of the Lions Club, member of the Masonic Lodge, Oklahoma State Forestry, Elks Lodge of Paris, TX, and active in many other organizations. In 1999, as age began to creep upon them, he and his beloved wife, decided to move to Paris to be near their children and grandchildren. B.J. always put God and his family first and his work second all of his life. With a personality so powerful, we know he will share his smile and sweetness in his new home.He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Clarence O. Lee, Arnold Lee, Elmer Lee and Vade Farmer.He leaves to cherish him always, his wife, Patsye Luttrell Farmer, of the home; son, Steven Farmer of Bogata, TX; grandson, Blake Farmer of Bagota, TX; granddaughter, Stephanie Farmer and great-grandaughter, Bailey Pierson , both of Sulphur Springs, TX; daughter, Elizabeth Anne (Farmer) Rozell and husband, Russell, of Bogata, TX; two granddaughters, Morgan Elizabeth Anne Rozell of Bogata, TX, Mallory Anne Rozell of Tyler, TX; son, Scott Farmer and wife, Charla, of Paris, TX; two granddaughters, Kirstie Farmer and Chasity Farmer of Paris, TX;great-granddaughter, Henley Davidson of Paris, TX; grandson, Channon Farmer of Bonham, TX; and Little Joe his faithful little Yorkie.Memorials:In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1015 Memorial Drive, Broken Bow, OK 74728 or Calvary Methodist Church, 3105 LAMAR AVENUE l PARIS, TX 75460Cemetery:Later DateService:A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 25, 2011 at the Eagletown Cemetery with Rev. Rusty Hedges of Calvary Methodist Church, Paris, TX officiating. Long time friend and pastor, Oscar Wilkie will offer a poem that had special meaning to both B.J. and Patsye. Special Thanks to the Premier Hospice for all the special care. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of B.J. Farmer, please visit our floral store.