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William Edwin Farmer

July 29, 1941 October 18, 2023
William Edwin Farmer
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Obituary for William Edwin Farmer

William Edwin Farmer, 82, died October 18, 2023, at the Arbor in Ridgeland. A funeral service will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Sebrell Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m.


Mr. Farmer was born on July 29, 1941, in Litchfield, IL, the son of the late Albert and Dorothy Farmer. A veteran, he served his country in the 17th Calvary, Third Army, specializing in reconnaissance. During his service, he graduated from paratrooper school and earned his Basic Marksman and Airborne Badge. During the Vietnam War, he served on the security force detail for General William Childs Westmoreland.


Mr. Farmer worked as a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for Standard Oil, Westinghouse and retired from Siemens.


Everyone who met him, from the fast food clerks to neighbors, greatly admired him. His generosity and care for others will be dearly missed.


He is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Earlene C. Farmer.


He is survived by daughters: Sandra Georgen (Mike), of Brandon, MS; Jamie Collett of Pearl; Patricia Hendricks; and Julia Dobbs (Ray), of Pearl, MS; 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; 3 brothers and host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.


The legacy created by Papaw Bill and Mema will last for generations to come.


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Visitation

Sunday

22

Oct

12:00 PM 10/22/2023 12:00:00 PM
Sebrell Funeral Home

425 Northpark Drive
Ridgeland, MS 39157

Sebrell Funeral Home
425 Northpark Drive Ridgeland 39157 MS
United States

Funeral Service

Sunday

22

Oct

3:00 PM 10/22/2023 3:00:00 PM
Sebrell Funeral Home

425 Northpark Drive
Ridgeland, MS 39157

Sebrell Funeral Home
425 Northpark Drive Ridgeland 39157 MS
United States
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