David Wayne Farmer

David Wayne Farmer obituary

David Wayne Farmer

David Farmer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc. on Aug. 29, 2025.

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David Wayne Farmer was born on November 17, 1950, in Pontiac Michigan and passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025,

in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 74.

David was the son of James William Farmer and Lillian Ann Nance Farmer. He was a member of Boma Church of God, his favorite hobby was making people laugh, he truly had a bigger than life personality.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Judy Harvey, and brother-in-law Jerry Harvey.

David is survived by his spouse Jackie Farmer; sons: Jeremiah (Heidi) Farmer of Grayling MI, Chadwick Picard of Jackson MI, Jason (Nicole) Trudeau of FL; daughters Annie (Brian) Robinson of Gainesboro TN, Jennifer Hunter of Grayling MI; brother Michael Farmer of Gainesboro TN; sister Patricia Chaffee of TN; twelve grandchildren and many great grandchildren; and a world of friends and family also survive.

In honor of David's wishes the family has chosen cremation.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931) 268-1550

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc.

2131 S. Grundy Quarles Hwy. P.O. Box 398, Gainesboro, TN 38562-0398

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