Jimmy Lake Farmer

January 1, 1947 - November 24, 2020

Jim L. Farmer, 73, passed away November 24, 2020 of natural causes at his home in Southside, Al. He was born January 1, 1947, in Meigs County, Tn. Jim was a decorated serviceman. He served with the U. S. Army in the Vietnam War with Trp B 2/1st Cav 4th Inf Div. During his service in the military, he earned 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Overseas Bars, a National Defense Service Medal, a Vietnam Service medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. After being discharged from the military, he retired from Laidlaw Disposal Systems as a truck driver. He was also a part of Glencoe VFW Post No. 10408. Mr. Farmer was preceded in death by his parents, J. Lake Farmer and Mary Elizabeth Howard Farmer, and son, Wayne Farmer. Mr. Farmer is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Annette (Reynolds) Farmer, children, Angel Tinney (Terry Godwin) of Southside, Al., Timothy Farmer (Kristina) of Goose Creek, SC., Gabriel Batey and Tianna Farmer of Southside, Al., grandchildren, Becky (Justin) Godwin, Jared (Stacie) Tinney, Keith Farmer, David (Evey) Farmer, Justin (Morgan) Farmer, Mckayla Tinney, Shyann Farmer, Malerie Farmer, Blake (Eryca) Farmer and Dakota Farmer. Along with 12 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and foster children. The family will receive family and friends for a final viewing from 5 pm – 7 pm Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home. A brief graveside service with interment will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Morton Chapel, 7521 US-278, Altoona, Al. 35952. George Reynolds will be officiating the service. Pallbearers will be Robert Puckett, Jared Tinney, Justin Godwin, Blake Farmer, Dakota Farmer and Rylan Varnell. Honorary pallbearers will be R. J. Skillman and Dustin Silva. There will be a reception for the family at his home at 1696 Lassiter Dr. Southside, Al. 35907 for those wishing to send food or condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Annette to cover funeral costs. Etowah Memorial Chapel Directing