Sept. 13, 1948 – March 20, 2019

James Edward Farmer, of Cassopolis, passed away at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in his home.

Jim was born in Stirrat, West Virginia to the late Clarence E. and Gloria E. (Gibson) Farmer.

On July 9, 1988, in Niles, Jim married Tamra M. (Heskett). S

he survives along with sons, Taylor, Skiler, and Michael (Heaven); daughter, Shanda (Christopher King), Donna (Dennis) and Amber; brothers, Rodney (Kathy), Ronnie (Judy), Keith (Kathy), and David (Bev); and grandchildren, Zack, Nathan, Isiah, Braysen, Soarenitie, and Aubri.

Jim honorably served his country in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was a security guard at Cook Nuclear Plant.

Jim was an outdoorsman who loved horses and fishing and hunting was his passion. Most of all, Jim enjoyed spending time with his family.

Family and friends may gather from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home, 615 E. Main St., Niles. The visitation will conclude with Military Honors by members of the U.S. Army. Jim will be buried back home in West Virginia at a later date.

Condolences for the family may
be made at halbritterwickens.com.