

Terry was born October 13, 1946, in Chattanooga. He is a veteran of the United States Military, having served in the US Army from 1969 to 1972. He continued his civil service as a Criminal Investigator with the Internal Revenue Service from 1972 until 1974, when he began his career with the United States Secret Service, retiring in 1999. Terry was proud of his opportunity to serve his country in various capacities. Terry was also a graduate of Central High School and Tennessee Technical University in Cookeville, TN where he studied Business Administration.
He was preceded in death by his parents, T J and Ruby Farmer; his brother, Thomas Farmer; and his niece, Karen Wann. He is also preceded in death by his in-laws, Clay and Lena Farris of Cookeville.
Terry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda (Farris), and their children, Matt (Kim) Farmer and Virginia Farmer; five grandchildren, Justin, Logan, Cole, Monica, and Dustin; his brother, Gary Farmer; his nephews, Tommy (Jill), Marty, and Gary Alan Farmer; niece, Cathy (Jerry) Davis ; and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be 2-8 Monday, April 7, 2014.
Services will be held April 8, 2014 at 11:00 am at Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Chapel with Gary Massey officiating.
Interment will follow in the Cunningham Cemetery in Cookeville 11:00 am Wednesday, April 9.
The family will receive friends at Dyer Funeral Home in Cookeville Tuesday evening from 4-8.
Arrangements under the direction of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-East Chapel, East Ridge, TN.
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