Mr. Grady Farmer

June 7, 1948 - August 26, 2020

Grady Norris Farmer was born on June 7, 1948 to the late George Henry Farmer and the late Ervie Dean Jenkins in Edgecombe County. He departed his life on Tuesday, August 26, 2020 at 10:30pm at Vidant Hospital in Palliative Care under Hospice Care. Grady grew up in Pinetops, North Carolina. He also lived in Norwalk, Connecticut; Mullins, South Carolina and later returned to his hometown. Grady was married to the late Doris Jean Farmer. He had four beautiful daughters. Grady was a very strong willed, persistent, helpful and resourceful person. He was dedicated to whatever he put his mind. He will be missed by many who he helped along the way. Grady is preceded in death by his stepfather, William Jenkins; one daughter, Cynthia Hudson Perry; and four siblings, John Farmer, Catherine Miles, Liz Parker, and Ida Horne. Grady leaves to cherish his memories, three daughters, Berronica Farmer of Mullins, SC, Sebrina Ashimi (Raheen) of Dacula, GA, Valencia Ayers (Rodney) of Loganville, GA; one son-in-law, Duane Perry of Norwalk, CT; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; seven sisters, Hazel Vann, Joyce Fox, Betty Everette (Paul), Carolyn Austin, Patricia Cobb (James), Valerie Horne (Danny), Angela McNair (William); three brothers, George Farmer (Janie), Jerry Farmer (Christie), Timothy Farmer (Angela); and a host of relatives and friends.