Fred Joe Farmer

1947 - 2017

YORKTOWN - Fred Joe Farmer, 69, passed away on Thursday Feb 9th at home with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Frances Farmer and their two daughters, Tina Williams (Bob) and Robyn Rhoades (Donnie). He was also the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren; Stacey Holland, Cindi Strickland, Hunter Williams, Adam Williams, Chris Rageth, Hope Walikainen, Amber Hinson and Cody Bright. He is also survived by 14 great grandchildren and one sister, Lois Ashford (Greg) of Florida. In his passing, Fred will be reunited with his parents, James and Ora Farmer, and siblings Nora, Wilma, Dorothy, Ben, Luther, Roy and James, Fred was born on December 27, 1947 in Norton, VA. In 1965, after living in FL, he moved to the area. As a resident of Yorktown, he owned and operated Tabb Plumbing for many years. He was later employed at Southern Plumbing and Heating and retired in 2013. In his retirement, he loved to spend time with family and friends. While his true passion was to have all of his family members together to enjoy meals and good times together, he was also an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. Fred was a former member of the Jamestown Bassmasters Club and the B.A.S.S. Federation and won many awards throughout his life. A graveside service will be held at Peninsula Memorial Park, Monday, February 13, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of Peninsula Funeral Home.