Aulcie Lee "Pete" Farmer
October 6, 1934 ~ September 21, 2023
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ROCKY MOUNT – Aulcie Lee “Pete” Farmer, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Born in Wilson County, NC on October 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Charlie Walter Farmer and Mattie Carey Farmer. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Farmer and William Farmer; and his sisters, Lena Farmer Williams and Velma Farmer Fuzy.
A man of great faith, Pete was a long-time member of Southside Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard from 1955 to 1959. Pete retired from the City of Rocky Mount as a Street Superintendent after 30 years of dedicated service. Following his retirement, he moved to Oak Island where he resided for 20 years, which he loved, before moving back to Rocky Mount. A loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and dear friend to many, Pete will be forever missed and never forgotten.
Pete is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gladys Faye Hyde Farmer; his daughters, Diane Farmer of Youngsville and Tonja Valentine (Mark) of Wendell; his son, Timothy Lee Farmer of Largo, FL; his granddaughters, Amanda Lancaster (Brett) and Allison Bullock (Zach); his great-grandchildren, Maggie Butler, Olive and Scarlet Lancaster, and Decker Bullock; and special friends as well as family, Charlie and Martha Ann Hyde, Steve and Jo Jo Manning, Patti Fleming, Weedie Hayes, and Helen Davis.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Pete’s life will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum, 4454 Dortches Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. Dr. CJ. Cobble officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Pete’s name to the Building Fund of Southside Baptist Church, 4948 Carter Road, Elm City, NC 27822.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Faye and Family, so sad to hear the news about Pete. I always enjoyed my time with Pete and know my dad did as well. Well it looks like the old gang is getting back together… I’m sure my Dad and Johnny will be there to greet him! Love you all!!
Dwight Hayes
Westfield, Massachusetts
Papa Pete and Mama Faye took me in as a “3rd daughter” back in 1995. Papa Pete became my 2nd dad after my father’s passing. He was caring and compassionate to everyone that knew him. Whenever I needed a male point of view, I always went to him and he never steered me wrong. I am going to miss him, a great loss for the entire family. They are a strong faith based family where he will truly be missed. I love you Papa Pete.
With love from the Valentine family ~Barbara, Steve, Susan, Beth, Steven, & kids
Please accept my heartfelt condolences, and may you find comfort in the arms of those who care about you.
We are truly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. -Michael & Kit Morris
Pete you were a wonderful friend to my daddy! I will never forget your kindness and acceptance of me. Love Alta
Faye I will always remember the wonderful times that we had when you and Pete would go to the seafood place with me. Dad and Weedie on Friday nights. I would love the fellowship with you and Pete and the acceptance of me. I love you both and will miss Pete just like I miss my daddy everyday. Alta Hayes