Wade Farmer Obituary
Wade Graham Farmer, Jr., age 76, of Rosedale, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Johnson City Medical Center with his family by his side.
Graham enjoyed harvesting his vegetables from his raised gardens, boating on the lake, beach trips, and sitting by the pool enjoying the view of the mountains. He was an avid Duke and NASCAR fan. He also took great pride in his fine craftmanship of building furniture and woodwork. He also enjoyed spending time with the light of his life, Cayson Beau (Boo Boo).
Graham is preceded in death by his parents, Wade G. Farmer, Sr. and Zola Mae Wilson Farmer, brother, Thomas Farmer and wife, Amanda.
He is survived by his wife of forty years, Jeanette Cox Farmer; sons, Patrick W. Farmer and Kristen Hedrick; Robert W. Farmer and wife, Megan; Wade G. Farmer, III; daughter, Shawn R. Farmer; grandchildren, Cayson B. Farmer, Brandon Etheride, Erin Farmer, Gavin Farmer, Kaiden Farmer; great-grandchildren, Avery Winstead and Aubrey Winstead; brothers, Gary Farmer and wife, Brenda, John Farmer and wife, Sharon; several nieces and nephews also survive.
A special thank you to Kelsey McCoy, P.A. and the staff of Johnson City Medical Center.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family on our website at www.chfunerals.com or the funeral home Facebook page. Combs-Hess Funeral and Cremation Service, 291 Highway 71, Lebanon, Virginia 24266, (276)-889-4444
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
291 Fincastle Rd. P.O. Box 1115, Lebanon, VA 24266
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