Fred Earl Farmer

December 14, 1937 - December 23, 2020

A memorial service for Mr. Fred Earl Farmer, age 83 of Lindale, Texas, is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, January 2, 2020 at the Central Baptist Church in Lindale, Texas with Bro. Byron Howard officiating. Due to COVID-19 guidelines masks will be required to be worn at the service. Mr. Farmer passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at a hospital in Tyler, Texas. He was born in Emhouse, Texas on December 14, 1937 to Earl and Mildred (Collins) Farmer. Mr. Farmer served in the United States National Guard and the United States Army. He was formerly of Houston, Texas until moving to Lindale, Texas 25 years ago. Mr. Farmer worked for Aramark Uniform Services in Tyler as a truckdriver and was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Lindale, Texas. He was a music enthusiast and thoroughly enjoyed singing. Mr. Farmer is preceded in death by his father, Earl Farmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mrs. Carolyn Farmer of Lindale, Texas; mother, Mildred Farmer, age 103, of Houston, Texas; 5 sons, Robert Farmer of Hawkins, Texas; Michael Farmer and wife, Debbie of Houston, Texas; Dale Farmer and wife, Kathryn of Dahlonega, Georgia; Mark Farmer and wife, Deborah of Spring, Texas; Alan Farmer of Houston, Texas; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and 1 great-great grandchild due in April.