Jerry Lynn Farmer, Sr.

1953 — 2007

At rest at Reese Cemetery

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Jerry Lynn Farmer Sr.

53, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away January 15, 2007 at Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born September 30, 1953 at Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Thearn Joe and Tempy Jean Thomas Farmer.

Jerry was employed by the Prairie Grove Schools where he was the head mechanic in the Transportation Department. He had a great love of hunting, fishing and all sports.

He was preceded in death by his father Thearn Joe Farmer, and one sister, Helen Farmer.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry Farmer Jr. "Tiger" of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Rusty Farmer and wife Casey of Fayetteville, Arkansas; his mother, Tempy Thomas Farmer of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; three brothers, Jamie Farmer of Lowell, Arkansas, Garrett Farmer of Springdale, Arkansas, and Ricky Farmer of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; four sisters, Betty Kincaid of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Virginia Vowell of Manson, North Carolina, Faye Hamblen of Farmington, Arkansas, and Linda McCarver of Lowell, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Cynthia Farmer of Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

Visitation will be Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 19, 2007 - 10:00 A.M. at the Prairie Grove Christian Church Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in Reese Cemetery Clyde, Arkansas.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com.

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Memories & Condolences · 13

Rick And Janell Lawrence· Classmates Of Jerry Jr. "tiger"Jan 23, 2007

Sorry for your loss. You are in

our thoughts and prayers.

Prairie Grove, AR

Sherry Shields· CousinJan 20, 2007

I will miss Jerry very much, I have lot of good memories of him and the whole family, the summers I spend there was priceless, wish we had not grown so far apart,the memories that stand out the most about Jerry to me was his abilities to make me laugh at him doing flips wringing chickens necks for dinner that evening and Temep Jean cooking super.If I could go back in my past it would be at the Farmers house, becouse everything there was love.I feel great saddness for the whole family, love you and miss you all.

Sulphur, OK

Pattie Mendenhall· FriendJan 18, 2007

What a sense of humor especially when Tim was his cheer club!

Tim Mendenhall· FriendJan 18, 2007

Sorry for your loss, I will not forget him, God be with you

Marla Shields· CousinJan 18, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss, My heart goes out to all the family. I miss all of you guys, after watching the video it brings back alot of memories, like going snipe hunting(ha ha).

Tell Everyone Our prayers are with you guys. Tell Tempa Jean I'm thinking about her. Keep in touch. Dorthy Shields'daughter.

Stroud, OK

Melody & Jerry Galloway· NieceJan 18, 2007

He was a wonderful uncle!!!!

I will always remember the laughter and fun we had with him at any of our family functions. His smile and easy going nature made anyone who knew him comfortable and loved.

He will truly be missed.

Deltona, FL

Randy Shields· 4th CousinJan 18, 2007

The thing I remember about Jerry, was he liked to make people laugh and always seemed very happy in doing that. I am sure that he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Stroud, OK

Larry And Karen Crawley· FriendJan 18, 2007

We will miss our fellow Nascar fan. Our prayers go out to Jerry's large family. There are Farmers everywhere. A special prayer to Rick and Betty and their families. We have known them a long time.

Prairie Grove, AR

Ronnie Shields· 4th CousinJan 17, 2007

I REMEMBER JERRY WAS A FUNNY GUY AND A GOOD PERSON HE WILL BE GREATFULLY MISSED RONNIE SHIELDS

Stroud, OK

Glenda Shields· 4th CousinJan 17, 2007

I remember Jerry when he was young always making jokes and having a good time, he spent more time with my younger brothers and sisters. Wished we could have stay in closer contact with him and all his family.

Stroud, OK

Paula David· FriendJan 17, 2007

I have sold Jerry bus parts for 15 plus years, he was very sweet and showed me a lot of patience. I will surely miss talking to him and seeing him at bus mechanics school. I am very sorry for your loss and your family will be in my prayers.

Van Buren, AR

Tammy Stout· Friend Of His Son RustyJan 17, 2007

I did not know Mr. Farmer personally, but his son Rusty works with me at Wal-Mart and I send my deepest sympathy to his family

Prairie Grove, AR

Missy Hixson· Friend/co-WorkerJan 16, 2007

What a nice, wonderful man to work with at Prairie Grove Schools! He will be truly missed by all,especially in the Transportation Department.

Fayetteville, AR