Sidney Frank Farmer

He was born in Goose Creek, Texas on June 26, 1942 to Harry Dart and Jessie Mae Vawter Farmer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Harry Edgar Farmer and his beloved dogs Dixie and Midnite.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Patricia Eaker Farmer, his son Brian (Toni) Farmer, his daughter Kathryn (Randy) Smart and his beloved granddaughters Zoe and Amber Smart, numerous family members and many lifelong friends.

Sidney joined the Coast Guard on June 26, 1960 and served for four years. His main tours were Ketchikan, Alaska and Corpus Christi. He enjoyed sharing stories of his time in Alaska with family and friends.

On September 1, 1966 Sidney joined the Corpus Christi Fire Department. He retired on August 3, 1997 after 30 years 11 months of service to the City of Corpus Christi.

His life revolved around his wife, his children, but most especially his beloved granddaughters. They were his pride and joy; friends and family can tell you he talked about them all the time!! He never missed an after school pick-up, a gymnastics practice or competition, a soccer game, a kickball game, a T-ball game, a dance competition or recital, a football game where Zoe was cheering, a volleyball game or a basketball game until his health declined. And even then he insisted on making a few.

Visitation will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 8200 Old Brownsville Rd, on Tuesday, May 9th starting at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Chapel Services will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 10th at 10:00 a.m. with Entombent to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Altus Hospice – especially his nurse Crystal Young. While his hospice care was very brief they provided outstanding support and comfort not only to Sidney but to his family.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society in his honor.