Victor Grady Farmer
February 3, 1947 ~ May 6, 2010
Resided in:
Skyland, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Victor Grady Farmer, 63, of Skyland, died Thursday, May 6, 2010, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center after a long battle with cancer.
Victor was a native of Cherokee County, NC and was the son of the late Grady Harse and Estelle Bryson Farmer. He was a graduate of T.C. Roberson High School, Columbia Bible College and Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam era from 1966-1970.
He was a commercial bus driver for a number of years. He and his parents were charter members of Arden First Baptist Church, where he had served in the youth and bus ministry. He was a former Sunday school teacher and served in many organizations of the church. Although he had no children, he left a legacy in the lives of many children and adults.
Surviving is his loving wife, Mary Lou Farmer and several cousins from Burlington, Mt. Holly and Marble, NC
Services for Victor will be held Monday at 3:00 pm at Arden First Baptist Church with the Reverends Jeffrey Hudson and Scott Lynch officiating. Interment will follow at New Salem Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.
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Sorry to hear about Victor, We drove a bus together for a long time. My prayers go out to you.
Mary Lou, I was so sorry to hear of Victor’s death.I knew him since he was a child in Marble.May God bless and comfort you in your loss. I am so glad that Vic had you to be with him.
victor was in my singles class and he was always a gentleman and such a great guy, I am sorry I did not get to spend more time with him, he will be missed very much.
Our heartfelt condolences to precious Mary Lou. May God bless you always.
Christian love,
Larry and Dot
Dear MaryLou,
We are so sorry for your loss. It is so good that you two had that special time together. You will be together again one day… God Bless you. Sincerely yours, Kenny and Susan Aytes
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time and always.
Mary Lou and Victor’s family. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you during this time.
Thinking of and praying for you Mary Lou.
Stan, Carol and Lori
Mary Lou May God give you his comfort during the days ahead. Victor will be missed. We knew Victor for a long time while attending Arden First Baptist church
Ours prayers are with you. And we love you.
We were saddened to read about Victor. We have known him a long time. Attended Arden Baptist church with him & his parents. I know he will be missed. Our prayers are with you. Christian Love.
Mary Lou, My thoughts and prayers were with you today. I know you have fought a long battle along with Victor. I pray that God will give you Rest and Peace in the days ahead. God Bless You.
Mary Lou, Sandy and I were so saddened to hear of your loss. Be assured that you are in our prayers. May the Lord’s power and presence be felt by you in a special way at this time.