William “Bill” Floyd Farmer, Jr.
September 12, 1939 – April 18, 2025
Bill Farmer, Jr. 85, died peacefully at home, April 18th, on Good Friday. He was born in Wendell to the late William Floyd & Helen Brame Farmer, Sr. Bill graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1965 with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy. He was married to his loving wife Lucy on March 6th, 1965 in Norlina, NC. He and Lucy owned Wendell Drug Company for 29 years from 1965 to 1994. After that, he obtained his certification in nuclear pharmacy at Ohio State University and worked as a nuclear pharmacist. He finished his career in pharmacy in long term care at the ripe young age of 76 years old. Bill had a passion for all things UNC, especially Tarheel football. He was faithful to attend and cheer on the Heels anytime they made a bowl game. He loved spending time in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the beaches of North Carolina in the off seasons. Bill was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His grandchildren were the apples of his eye in his later years of life.
He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Lucy Smiley Farmer, children, William Floyd Farmer III and Kathy Poole (Terry), and grandchildren, Matthew and Megan.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to either Cross Assembly Church, Raleigh (www.crossassembly.org), or Transitions Lifecare (www.transitionslifecare.org).
Memorial visitation will be held from 2-3 pm, Sunday, April 27, Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell with a memorial service to follow in the chapel. www.stricklandfuneral.com
Arrangements are being handled by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St. Wendell, NC, 27591. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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I was so sorry to hear about Bill. We had a great time with you guys in Sarasota 13 years ago. Lisa and I will be praying for you I. The coming days.
Kathy, Tad and I are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet father. Our prayers are with you and your family and may Gid’s live sustain and strengthen you. Much love.
I am saddened to hear about the passing of my good friend Mr. Bill. He was one of the best people that I know. I met him back in 2006 at my first pharmacy job and we became good friends. I’ll definitely miss visiting him and talking to him. Rest in peace my friend.
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