James W. Farmer

James W. Farmer, Sr. James W. Farmer, Sr. (Lt. Col., U.S. Army, Retired), age 87, died Tuesday, August 2, 2005, after a long illness. He is survived by Claudine Kennemore Farmer, his wife of 64 years, daughter Carolyn Farmer Douglas, son James W. Farmer, Jr. and his wife Patsy Nelson Farmer, all of Austin; grandson James W. Farmer III and his wife Amy and great granddaughter Jamie Sierra Farmer of Elizabeth City, NC. Other survivors include Ralph Barker and Barbara Sawyer of Elizabeth City, NC; Tracy, Toni and Tanner Nelson, Troy and Tammy Smith, and Jeff Young all of Austin. Col Farmer was preceded in death on July 23, 2005, by his beloved granddaughter Catherine Elizabeth Douglas Young. Col. Farmer was a highly decorated veteran of WWII, having served in Europe from Dday plus 6 until the end of the war. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, the French Croix de Guerre, and the Belgian Croix de Guerre among numerous other decorations. During his Army career, Col. Farmer served in Okinawa and Germany as well as stateside, and his last post before retiring in 1963 was as ROTC Instructor of Military Science at the University of Texas at Austin from 1957 to 1963. Col. Farmer was a member of the Legion of Valor, MOPH Chapter 1919 and DAV Post 173. After retirement, Mr. Farmer worked in the business offices of the Austin State Hospital and Shoal Creek Hospital until the early 1970’s. He also worked for Austin Limousine Service helping them start a Limo service in Austin, from the early 1970’s until the early 1990’s. Col. Farmer drove many VIP’s, Celeb’s, and Bands in and around central Texas. He also drove numerous funerals in Austin and the surrounding area during these years. He enjoyed working with and helping people. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 4, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2005 at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to MOPH, Chapter 1919, in Austin, Texas. Obituary and guestbook available online at wcfish.com