Obituary

ROCKY MOUNT – Ervin Henry Farmer, Sr., age 82, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Born in Nash County, NC on January 1, 1943, he was the son of the late Jimmie Henry Farmer and Dora Wallace Farmer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Ann Taylor Farmer; his son, Mark Farmer; his sisters, Barbara Clark (Charles) and Joyce Bridgers (Roger); his brother-in-law, Earl Taylor; and his sisters-in law, Rachel Daughtridge and Anne Taylor.

Ervin dedicated his life to hard work, faith, and family. Over the years, he farmed, worked in pharmaceuticals, and later owned and operated his own business, Ervin’s Piping. A faithful man of God, he served Proctors Chapel Baptist Church for more than 60 years in countless ways — as a deacon, on the building and grounds committee, and wherever he was needed. Ervin also had a deep love for baseball and a passion for restoring old cars, with one of his proudest projects being a beautifully restored 1956 Cadillac. He cherished time with his family, especially at their vacation home in Pigeon Forge, where he enjoyed sitting on the porch and quietly taking in the beauty of all that God’s hands had created.

Ervin is survived by his son, Hank Farmer and wife, Robin; his daughter, Leigh Ann Farmer; his grandchildren, Taylor Farmer Lancaster and husband, Jes; Luke Farmer and wife, Kristen; and Sydney Farmer; his great-grandchildren, KaraLynn Lancaster and Jesse Lancaster; and his brother-in-law, Charles Daughtridge.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Ervin’s life will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Royce Williams officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

Flowers are welcome, memorials may be made in Ervin’s memory to a church of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.