William Farmer

William Farmer went to his rest in Christ on Friday, June 15, 2012. He was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on December 14, 1922. His family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio before his teen years. He entered the U.S. Army at the height of World War II in 1943. After training in Kentucky and California he was deployed to England. In June, 1944, he was a part of the Normandy Campaign to liberate Europe. He earned five battle stars and numerous campaign ribbons. "Bill" served his country willingly and was proud of his army career. After returning from Europe in December 1945, he met and married his sweetheart, Mary Catherine Warneke. They were married 66 years in June. Bill and Catherine have three children. William E. and wife Walda Farmer, Candice Ann McDonald Avon Park, Florida and Melissa Ann Koehlke and husband Steve of Atlanta, Georgia. They have celebrated the birth of 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Bill is also survived by his sister-in-law, Peggy Warneke of Avon Park, Florida. He was a member of the Avon Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, a student of history and current events and an avid sports fan. His greatest joy in life was his family. The family will have a private memorial service with Pastor Paul Boling officiating arranged by Stephenson-Nelson of Avon Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to Walker Memorial Academy will be very much appreciated. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home - Avon Park www.stephensonnelsonfh.com