Ricky Farmer

June 7, 1953 - August 12, 2016

Ricky Bernard Farmer (R.B., Rick) 63, of Peoria, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016 at 3:52pm at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Ricky was born on June 7, 1953 in Grays, Arkansas, to Arlene and Lucille Farmer. Rick confessed Christ at an early age, and was a lifetime member of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Patterson, Arkansas. In 1973 He began his 37 year career at Caterpillar Inc. of Peoria. Rick loved playing baseball, fishing, gardening and most of all dancing with his wife. He had a true love for his family. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Addie Farmer, daughter Dana Farmer of, Ypsilanti, MI; son Juan (Tanisha) Farmer of Canton, MI; granddaughter Ciara Farmer; brother Leon (Shirley) Farmer of Olive Branch, Mississippi., and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother Calvin Farmer. Homegoing services will be held on Saturday August 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., with visitation commencing one hour prior at T. W. Parks Colonial Chapel Minister Shirley Farmer and Samuel Wiley will officiate. Interment will be Private. The Farmer family has entrusted T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel with arrangements. Online condolence and words of encouragement can be made to www.twparkschapel.com