Lawrence “L.W.“ Washington Farmer
May 2, 1937 ~ October 25, 2012
Lawrence Washington Farmer (known as L. W.), age 75, went to heaven, surrounded by loving family and friends, on Thursday, October 25, 2012.
He was born, the youngest of three children, in Elm City, North Carolina, on May 2, 1937, to Floyd Farmer and Cleo Edwards Farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Cleo Farmer; one brother, Edward Farmer; and his precious first born daughter, Tresa Lynn Farmer.
L. W. served as a Rocky Mount firefighter for 30 years. In his later years, he became a Master Gardener and founded and oversaw the Happy Hill Community Garden. He was also a great volunteer for the Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce. He grew a vineyard and was a self-taught viticulturist. L.W. was a faithful husband, a loving father and Papa, and a kind and generous friend.
He leaves to cherish their memories Julia Eason Farmer, his beloved wife of 54 years, along with two daughters, Bonnie Farmer Winstead and husband Todd Winstead of Chesapeake, VA, Tracy Farmer Shearin and husband Bryan Keith Shearin of Red Oak, NC, one granddaughter, Tresa Barnhill of Red Oak, NC, and her fianc, Jason Barbour of Four Oaks, NC, also his beloved sister "Sis" Catherine Garris. A loving and supportive cast of treasured sisters and brothers in-law, nieces and nephews; and an amazing extended family, friends and sidekick, "Hoss".
Visitation will be held in the Parkwood Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012. The homegoing celebration of L.W.'s life will be held at 3:00 pm in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow at the Mill Branch Cemetery.
The family will also receive visitors at the family home.
Flowers will be graciously accepted or memorial gifts may be made to the Parkwood Baptist Church Memory Garden Fund (1731 Hunter Hill Rd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804) or the Rocky Mount Fireman's Benevolent Fund (375 E Raleigh Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804).
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 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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Parkwood Baptist Church
1731 Hunter Hill Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 10/28, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Parkwood Baptist Church
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 10/28, 3:00 pm
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We will always remember LW and Julia with love. A wonderderful couple and family. Dottie and Roger Zeiger
L.W. (Farmer Brown) was such a special friend to the Eason Family. He had a part in helping ‘raise’ so many of us and it always did it with such love and care. He opened his home to our Father and our Brother in their last days so that they could be surrounded by love and goodness…acts of kindness such as this were common nature for L.W. and Julia. Over their years, their home was always a haven for any one who had a need. Their shoulders were always there to lean on…such strong arms to hold on to..what a blessing this man was to so many. I know God has great things planned for him. We love you and will miss you, but we know you are always watching over us and you are always in our hearts…Thank you for being a true friend always. Love, Brenda and Peaches Brewer
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L.W. was a kind and generous man. He was always quick with a smile and a hug. I will miss him greatly.
Gracious God, creator of life and light We remember before you this day your servant LW whom you have received into the company of the saints in light. We give thanks for his long-life, for the family of which he was part, and for his life-long faith. We ask that you surround his entire family with your loving-kindness and comfort, especially Julia, Bonnie, Tracy, Tresa and all who love them. Be with all who grieve and all who are in the midst of circumstances which stir grief in the human heart. All these things we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Dear Julia and Family, I remember so dearly L.W.’s acceptance of me when I joined the Fire Dept. He was a very kind and gracious man. I extend my sympathy to you all and know this is a great loss to your family. But we all know that one day we will be re-united – all those that love our Gracious Lord. With great love – Joan Cummings
As we make our journey throu this life, death is our final stop. We are over come with grief from the loss of our loved one. Even the perfect man, Jesus Christ, Gave way to tears. So greatly greived was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) Jesus said I am the resurrection & the life. (John 1125) What a wonderful gift we havebeen givin, to have the hope of seening our loved ones once again.