James Jim"

James C. "Papa Jim" Farmer, 84, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Magnolia Manor-Spartanburg. Born December 18, 1934, in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late P. H. and Elector Powell Farmer. A U. S. Navy veteran, Mr. Farmer retired from American Fast Print. He enjoyed working with the auxiliary police, coaching Little League Baseball ABC Team, and was a member of Whitney Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Violet June Banks Farmer; children, Phillip James Farmer (Jackie) of Lyman, SC, Stanley David Farmer (Parmala) of Boiling Springs, SC, Patti Farmer Taylor of Spartanburg, SC, Robin Farmer Nichols (Jerry) of Greer, SC; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A graveside service, with military honors, will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 16, 2019, in Sunset Memorial Park, 1955 Cannons Campground Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307, by The Rev. Clayton Houchins. Visitation will follow at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mobile Meals Service, PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James C. Farmer "Papa Jim" please visit our Sympathy Store.