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1923 - 2012
 James Virgil Farmer died February 24, 2012 in Clarksburg, WV, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born August 15, 1923, in Paige, WV, the ninth and last surviving child of the late William A. and Susan McElyea Farmer. Formerly of Man and then Ona, WV, Mr. Farmer had been a resident at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg for the past year. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Madeline Anderson Farmer, and his son-in-law, Jerry Hill. Mr. Farmer was a member of Barboursville Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, and for many years was a member of Mallory Baptist Church where he served as Song Leader, Adult Sunday School Teacher and member of the Deacon Board. He sang bass in both choirs of Barboursville and Mallory Baptist Churches. Mr. Farmer served on the Executive board of the West Virginia Baptist Convention and on the National Board of American Baptist Churches. He was a graduate of Oak Hill High School, attended Beckley College, and was a graduate of Toledo Barber College. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Army Corps of Engineers in Italy. After working as a barber for many years in Man, Mr. Farmer retired as a Nationwide Insurance agent. He was active in the Man Rotary Club in which he had served as president and sergeant at arms, was a former member of the Milton Rotary Club, and was also a Paul Harris Fellow. Mr. Farmer had been a member of the Logan County Emergency Ambulance Service Authority. He was a proud member of the Democrat Party. Mr. Farmer is survived by his daughter, Nina Farmer-Hill of Huntington, WV, and his son, John Farmer and his wife, Jo Carol, of Bridgeport, WV. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Susan Stone and her husband, Aaron, of Huntington, two grandsons, James Hill and his wife, Megan, of Bridgeport and Isaac Farmer of Bridgeport, and a great granddaughter, Isabella Stone of Huntington. Friends and family will be received at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, WV, on Sunday, February 26th from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, on Monday, February 27th at 11 a.m. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Highland Memory Gardens, Godby Heights, WV. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Resident Fund at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility, One Freedoms Way, Clarksburg, WV 26301. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Jill (Farmer) Bach
Monday February 27, 2012 at
4:12 PM
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You all are in my thoughts & prayers during this time of loss. When I think of Virgil, I always smile! I hope you all find comfort in your wonderful memories.
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Gretchen Donahue
gretchen.donahue@gmail.com
Monday February 27, 2012 at
12:47 PM
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Dear Nina .
My prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your dad,Virgil. He was such a kind man.
Gretchen Donahue
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Andy Lawrence
Monday February 27, 2012 at
10:56 AM
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John, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
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Mike Butcher
landmanbutcher@hotmail.com
Monday February 27, 2012 at
9:07 AM
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John, I just received the e-mail from Ralph about the passing of your father. I have just finished reading about him, he sounds like a man who did many great things during his life. He also was a man of great faith it aooears based on many of the things he did with his volunteer work within the church. I also see he was a veteran of WW2 like many in my family who have passed. These were true American heroes which all of us today need to pause and pay our respects because without them and the sacrifices they made I hate to think of what this world would look like today. May God rest his sole and take him to his rightful place and may you know that I send my condolonces and prayers to you and your family.
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Pam Hedrick-Social Services
Monday February 27, 2012 at
8:52 AM
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May the God of all comfort be with you at this time and it was an honor to have Mr. Farmer as a resident at our Nursing Facility.
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Robert H Blankenship
rhblankenship@suddenlink.net
Sunday February 26, 2012 at
10:39 PM
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John and Nina, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I remember growing up at Davin and attending Mallory Baptist Church; I can remember Virgil leading the congregation at church. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May GOD comfort you both.
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Pamela Pernell/ Donna Webb
pamelap71@yahoo.com
Sunday February 26, 2012 at
4:31 PM
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He will be deeply missed, from housekeeping dept Pam Pernell Lead Housekeeper/ Donna Webb Housekeeper
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Keith Creasy
Sunday February 26, 2012 at
4:08 PM
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John & Nina: Sorry I could not make it to the visitation. Wanted you to know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. Your dad was a commited believer who always witnessed to his faith. He was also a joy and blessing to know. God bless you.
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Amy
aldotson2@frontier.com
Sunday February 26, 2012 at
3:46 PM
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Nina: You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy
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Stephen Flannery
safetyflan@yahoo.com
Sunday February 26, 2012 at
2:31 PM
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My childhood was very impacted by the members of Mallory Baptist Church. Virgil was a great man and a positive leader. He and Madeline were very kind to me and showed me what Christian love meant. My very sincerest condolences to you all. May GOD comfort you all.
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