Robert “Bob” Farmer, 85 of Floyds Knobs IN, went peacefully to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 with his loving family at his side.
Bob was born on May 24, 1935 in Kokomo, IN to the late O.I. “Oscar” Farmer and Elizabeth Gilbert Farmer.
He was married to Sarah “Sally” Hatfield on March 28, 1959. Bob was employed by Texaco Oil for many years as head of their marketing department. He took great pride in his job and was a devoted husband and father. He loved boating on his Carver cabin cruiser at Lake Monroe for many years. He had a passion for all things cars, one of those being his annual family outing to the Indianapolis 500. Bob attended North Side Christian Church in New Albany, IN.
Survivors include; his loving wife, Sarah “Sally” Farmer; children, Jay Farmer, David Farmer (Kristi), Lisa Johnson (Bill); grandchildren, Nicholas Farmer (Catalina), BrieAnn Black (Mike), Alec Farmer, Shelby Farmer, Addison Farmer, Kiefer John (Angel), Trey Gahimer, Andrew Johnson, Molly Johnson, Jessica Terao (Jeremy); great grandchildren, Jaxson Johnson, Emily Farmer, Aiden Kamen and Karter John; and a brother, Richard Farmer.
There will be a visitation on Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 12:30 until 1:00 P.M. with a service immediately following at 1:00 P.M. at Gill Funeral Home, 308 E. Walnut St. Washington, IN 47501 with Pastor Byron Holtsclaw officiating. Burial will follow in Oakgrove Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.gillsince1872.com.
To remember Mr. Farmer, the family would like to request donations be made to the Greater Indiana Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association by doing one of the following:
Donate by Phone: (317) 575-9620
Send Check to:Greater Indiana Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association
8430 W Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60631