John Wesley

Farmer

John Wesley Farmer was born on September 20, 1935, to the late Willie Ann Webster and Jack Farmer in Tate County, MS.  At an early age, he joined the Edward's Chapel AME Church and served on the Boards of Stewards & Trustees until his health began to decline.

On Nov. 29, 1959, he was joined in holy matrimony to Sarah Sandridge Farmer and to this union, two children were born and reared in the admonition of the Lord.  He worked in construction for Reeves Williams and worked other jobs to help provide for his family.

John departed this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30 a.m. at DeSoto Healthcare in Southaven, MS.   He was definitely LOVED by many and will truly be missed!!!

John was preceded in death by his parents and his Sister, Julia Mae Miller.

He leaves to cherish his memories, Two Children; his only begotten Son, Dennis Farmer of Coldwater, MS, & his Baby Girl, Ann Bridges of Southaven MS. He also leaves a Daughter- in- law, Patricia Farmer; Son-in-law, Billy Bridges; One Sister, Judy Webster of Memphis, TN.  Six grandchildren; Rashid Lipford, Famesha Glover, Shinerica (Chris) Hunley, David Jamison II, Darian Joshua (Jameshia) Jamison & Jakevin (Jazlyn) Farmer; six great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.