- Date Of Birth: February 21, 1938
- Date Of Death: September 10, 2021
- City: Knoxville
- State: Tennessee
Charles Edward Farmer, 83
Charles Edward Farmer passed away on September 10, 2021. He was born on February 21, 1938, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Walter and Reva (Merritt) Farmer. He was a member of First Baptist of Okeechobee and Ebenzer Baptist of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. He enjoyed Nascar, antique car shows, and bowling.
Charlie was a faithful husband, father, friend, and most importantly a faithful servant of the Lord. He moved to Okeechobee from Knoxville, Tennessee in 1961 with his new bride, Myrna. Together they made Okeechobee their home and quickly started investing in their community. He was the owner of Hillbilly Auto Parts and Co-Owner of Jim’s Parts Place. Charlie was most generous and always willing to help anyone he could, if you came to him with a problem he would help you find a solution.
He is remembered by his family and friends as always being a happy soul, and for always having a little saying that would leave you with a smile on your face. Like, “Time to ride with Clyde”; “Fine as a frog hair”; “Faster than a herd of turtles”; “Don’t take any wooden nickels” In fact when he knew it was getting to be his time, he told his family that he was ready to “slide on outta here”. He was a genuine, honest man who worked hard to always provide for his family, his church, and his community. To know Charlie was to love him.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Myrna Dyer Farmer; sister-in-law Aida Farmer; and brother in Christ, J.D Coker.
He is survived by his son, David Farmer, of Knoxville, TN; daughters, Tamera Farmer Kenbeek (Jim), Penny Bauer (Gary), both of Okeechobee; grandchildren, Stephany Dupree (Mark), Matthew Maples (Kim), Bobby Lewis (Abby), Amanda Rosenbalm (Brian), Chad Farmer (Jessica), DeAnna DeMarcus (Brad), Tabitha Lewis and Trace Farmer; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Jimmy Farmer (Blanche), of Knoxville, TN and Jackie Farmer (Bobby), of Knoxville, TN.
