James Lowell Farmer

James Lowell Farmer “Strawberry”/”Red Fox”, age 61, of Somerset, formerly of Sumter, Scout Carolina departed this life on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1949 in Somerset to Mae (Collins) and the late Lowell Farmer. James was in the retail building supply business as an estimator becoming disabled. He adhered to the Holiness faith. He was a graduate of Somerset High School Class of 1969. James was well-known for his great personality, his sense of humor and most of all his love and loyalty to family and friends. He loved a good joke and was always willing to tell one. He was quick to laugh and tell some “wild stories”. He lived in Sumter, South Carolina for many years, but his heart was always in Kentucky especially with the UK Wildcats! He endured his last days with courage, humor, and grace. He was a fighter till the end. Regardless of how you knew him as James, “Strawberry” or “Red Fox” you know he enjoyed life. He is survived by his mother, Mae Farmer, of Somerset, one daughter, Samantha of Sumter, SC, three sisters, Lois (and Glen) Mounce of Somerset, Doris Linder of Atlanta, GA, and Betty (and John David) Sears of Somerset, 1 nephew, John “Chris” Daws of Seattle, Washington, 1 niece, Tiffany Moffett Eastham, 1 great nephew Eli Eastham. James was preceded in death by his father and his wife Sandra who passed away on April 12, 2008. Sincere thanks to Hospice Aid Lorie Pitman who always brightened his day and all associates at Hospice. Thanks to James special friends who went above and beyond; Charlie & Shirley, Penny, Kathe, Cheryl, David (and Amy), Rosie and all others to numerous to mention. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2011 after 6 p.m. at Pulaski Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Johnny Dunbar officiating. Burial will be in the Somerset Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lois Mounce, Betty Sears, J.R. Jones, Donnie Wright, David Barnett and Rick Groves. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Whitis, Hoy Jasper, Jack Linville, Dennis Linville, “Beagle” Edwards, and Jeff Burgin. The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to Lake Cumberland Hospice or Heritage Hope Church of God. Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of all arrangements for Mr. James Lowell Farmer. Condolences can be made online at www.pulaskifuneralhome.com