Charles Farmer
Charles “Charlie” Edward Farmer, 65, of Decatur, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017, and his new address is Heaven.
He was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Decatur. He retired from Whirlpool Corp after 23 years and loved fishing, mowing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother Robert Norman Farmer, Sr. and Dorothy Ann Colbaugh Farmer, sister, Abby (Linda) Laura May Tetter Farmer, brother, Billy Colbaugh, great-grandson; Rylan Knirr, and step-mother, Dona Mae Farmer.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary (Bowman) Farmer, one brother, Robert Farmer of Charleston, and his children, Travis and Stephanie Farmer of Athens, Melissa Dalton of Spring City, Sally and Mark Hardin of Decatur, Patricia and Freddy Hyde of Athens, grandchildren, Nevin, Owen, Aliyah Farmer, Brett Powers and Amber Knirr, Jessica and Allen Vaughn, Jace and Kade Hyde, great-grandchildren, Makenzie Roderick, Maleah Jones, Alex Griffith, Colten and Mattie Vaughn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, sister and brothers-in-law, and friends.
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, in the chapel of Bowers Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Couch officiating.
The family will receive friends for 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at Bowers Funeral Home.
Interment will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, in the Decatur Cemetery.
You may go to www.bowersfh.com and sign the guest book and offer your condolences. Arrangements are by Bowers Funeral Home, Inc., of Decatur, Tn. 423 334-3661.