Marion Otis Farmer Jr

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Marion Otis Farmer, Jr. age 78, a native of Atlanta, GA. went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2023, after a long battle with brain cancer. 

He is survived by his wife, Emilie Cannon Farmer after 54 years of marriage and six children and eleven grandchildren. Survivors include family members, Michael Andrew Farmer, son and his wife, Lynette and their two children, Kacy and Max.  Rev. Jeffrey Cannon Farmer, son and his wife, Karen and their two children, Brooke and Paige. Mark Edward Farmer, son and his wife, Laura and their children, Sydney, Hope and Ben. Jenny Hiott, daughter and her son, Nolan. Daniel Craig Farmer, son and his wife, Anna and their daughters, Avery and Charlotte. Amanda Farmer, daughter and her son Ethan. Patsy Farmer Travis, sister and her husband, Stuart. Ray Farmer, brother and his wife, Gayle. 

Otis was a long-time member of the Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta and graduated from William Carey College in Hattiesburg, MS in 1966.  He was a Biology Teacher and a coach at Osborne High School in Marietta.  He was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps.  He worked with U.S. Leasing and GE Capital for many years and was founder of “Soaring Eagles Children Group” for children with autism.  Otis was Commandant of the “Old Guard of the Gate City Guard of Atlanta.” Otis was a dedicated Christian and Elder at Peachtree Christian Church of Atlanta where the funeral service will take place on Wednesday, May 31, at 11:00 am with burial at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA on Thursday, June 1, at 10:00 am. 

Gifts in memory of Otis may be directed to the Heritage Fund of Peachtree Christian Church, 1580 Peachtree Street, NW. Atlanta, GA 30309

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  1. Emmeline Backhuys says:

    Dear family,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    God bless you
    Emmeline, Tobias, Margriet and Noortje

  2. George Banks says:

    My condolences to all of Otis’ family. He was a great guy. He will be missed.

    • Sharlene and Charles Hamby says:

      Sending loving thoughts and prayer to Emilie and all of Otis’ family. Otis and I went to Sylvan Hills High School and we were in home room together and talked everyday. He was a good friend. I am relieved he is at rest after his long and brave battle with brain cancer. May he rest in peace and his family be comforted by God’s loving support through these difficult days. Sharlene

  3. James T Richter says:

    I will miss Uncle Otis! I have happy memories with him. I had a great childhood there, in Georgia …with my cousins.
    love; … Jamey

  4. Sherry Hiott says:

    Emilie and Family I was sorry to hear Otis had passed. He was always funny and very nice to me when I would visit the family. He truly loved our grandson Nolan and will truly be missed. Sherry Hiott

  5. Sean Borner says:

    Farmer family, I am thinking about you all during this difficult time. As I told Biff, I feel very lucky to have had so many of my years growing up being in Otis’s presence. He was such an honest genuine man and will be missed by many.:

  6. Gary L Claborn says:

    We were Sylvan High classmates. I always enjoyed visiting with Otis at the Varsity events. He was the consummate Christian gentleman. He served his Lord well. Crowns to place at The Savior’s feet await him .

  7. Roy & Jean Nesom says:

    Prayers for your family!🙏🙏

  8. Hamlin Family -Troop 465 says:

    Condolences to all of Otis’ family, especially Amanda and Ethan.

  9. Sandra Fredenburg McLendon says:

    To the Family of Otis Farmer,

    Much loe and many prayers for you and Otis. He was a great Golden Bear, I enjoyed seeing him occasionally at the Varsity.

    Sandra Fredenburg McLendon

  10. Sandra Fredenburg McLendon says:

    To the Family of Otis Farmer,

    Much love and many prayers for you and Otis. He was a great Golden Bear, I enjoyed seeing him occasionally at the Varsity.

    Sandra Fredenburg McLendon

  11. Jeff Griffin says:

    To Dr. Farmer and his entire family,

    Please know of our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate your beloved husband and father.

  12. Emilie Farmer says:

    Thank you very much for your thoughtful memories and messages. He was much loved by all his family and friends


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