Frank O. Farmer

Frank was a good man. I work him for year's when I was younger. He will be missed my prayers go out for his family. My name is jimmy westmoreland.

Frank and Helen were true friends. When I became President of the Board at the S.W. Mo. Humane Society many years ago, Frank did several very complimentary pieces on me and stood by me in thick and thin. He was a great source of inspiration and courage to me.

Frank was a wonderful mentor to me when I started out as a reporter for the newspaper in the late 1960s. We remained good friends through the years. I have several fond memories of Frank, but my favorite involves an assignment to visit a dairyman when I accompanied Frank as his photographer. We rode out into the country in my car, with me steering to Frank's vague directions. Finally I asked him how much farther was this fellow's farm. Frank's reply: "I don't know. He just said we should...

Frank you was a man of sterling character. It was a honor and pleasure to have known you.

Never was a man more perfectly named than 'FRANK FARMER!' We met back in the 1970s when I was hired to create Editorial Art for the Sunday editions of The News & Leader. His desk was next to the doorway leading into cartoonist, Bob Palmer's office. Once I was carrying an over-sized drawing in to the newsroom to show Mr. Palmer. Mr. Farmer saw it and wanted to buy it. I never sold it but did let him hang it beside his desk for 3 or 4 years. Newsroom visitors would stop to comment on the...

Andy and Family
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Frank and your mother. I will always be grateful for the investment he made in us as young men playing American Legion baseball.
May GOD make HIS presence known to all of you in a very personal way at this time.
Tom Williams

Frank and Helen were wonderful individuals. They will not be forgotten.
Jim Wilder, former Springfield News-Leader reporter

Many years ago I met Frank while I was playing fiddle at Wilson's Creek. He was a kind man with the kind of common sense and love for the Ozarks that spoke to your heart. I've enjoyed his writing and briefly, his friendship. Travel safely Frank, until we meet in another life.

I never knew a more dedicated journalist than Frank. I had the privilege of working with him, learning from him and being a friend. The Ozarks has lost a bright light.