Bradley Ray Farmer
Bradley Ray Farmer, age 49, of Norborne, MO, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2017, as a result of a semi-truck accident near Talco, TX. He was born on Dec. 20, 1967, the son of Rodney Farmer and Rita Sue Buchannan in Chillicothe, MO.
Brad grew up in Liberty and Cowgill. He went to school in both Liberty and Braymer. Brad attended church growing up at the Cowgill Baptist Church and Prairie Ridge Church. He was a truck driver all of his working career and loved what he did. Brad worked for Kallenberger Tucking in Norborne, on and off for 30 years, and he also hauled grain, cattle, and heavy equipment. He was employed by Rooney Trucking at the time of his passing. Brad enjoyed life and the outdoors. He liked hunting deer, fishing, shooting his bow and farming. He will be remembered for his goofiness and sense of humor. He also enjoyed spending time with his son, Austin and nephew, Jordan when he wasn't trucking. He called them every day to see how they were doing.
Brad was preceded in death by a daughter, Skylar Ray Farmer; his paternal grandparents, Ray and Fern Farmer; maternal grandparents, Steve and Idell Milligan; and father, Rodney Farmer.
He is survived by a son, Austin Ray Farmer of Norborne; his mother, Rita Sue Briner (John) of Lee’s Summit; two sisters, Sammy Miller (Otis) of Kansas City and Monica; stepmother, Terri Hamilton; two brothers, Dustin Farmer and Rodney Farmer II, both of Waterville, KS; stepsister, Tracy Hackett of Gallatin; his uncle, Randy Farmer (Karen) of Cowgill; his aunt, Janet Stonum (Marshall Dean) of Lathrop; his uncle, Mike Farmer (Marsha) of Kearney; several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends; and the mother of his children, Sherri Thomas.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Fairhaven Cemetery in Norborne. The family will receive friends Friday evening, March 31, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to Stith Family Funeral Home to help with final expenses. Serving the family and arrangements are under the direction of Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. An online guestbook may be accessed at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.
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