James Doug “Musky” Farmer, 64, of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
He was born Dec. 29, 1956, in Cherokee County to the late Archie and Jane Walker Farmer.
James was a logger. He was an avid bear hunter, enjoyed gardening, horseback riding and the wagon train. James was a wonderful person, one of a kind and would give you the shirt off of his back. He loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Don Farmer.
He is survived by his son, Lonnie Farmer; daughter, Paige Farmer; one brother, Roger Farmer and wife Kim; one sister, Elizabeth Baker and husband Allen, all of Murphy; grandson, Eli Cole Farmer; and granddaughter, Keela Jane Mimbs.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy. The Rev. Matt Mull will officiate. Burial will be in the Unaka Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Blake Sisum, Ronnie “Rooster” Beavers, Mike “Dobber” Roper, Cleaston Dockery and Cody Thrasher. Honorary pallbearers will be Daryl Graves and Travis Palmer.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com.