William “Bill” Calvin Farmer
William “Bill” Calvin Farmer
October 23, 1942 — December 24, 2019
William “Bill” Calvin Farmer, 77, of New Braunfels, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Dec. 24, 2019, after a two-year battle with IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis).
Bill was born at his Whitman grandparents' ranch in Marble Falls, Texas on Oct. 23, 1942 to Leslie E. Farmer and Grace Aileen Farmer. When he was a child, his family moved to Trona, California where he attended elementary school.
When Bill was in the third grade, his family moved back to Texas, and he attended Goodwin Elementary. He was a member of the first graduating class of Canyon High School in 1960, and Bill was named the first Cougarette Beau.
Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for six years (three active/three reserve). Bill was a plank owner on the USS IWO JIMA (LPH 2), and in 2000 he was named a plank owner of the USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7). He was very proud of his military service to his country.
In 1964 Bill met Carole, the love of his life. They were married at the First Protestant Church in New Braunfels. Bill and Carole called New Braunfels home for several months until moving to El Paso while Bill worked for RCA and Civil Service in White Sands, New Mexico. They returned to New Braunfels in 1967 and they became parents to twin boys, Michael and Gary.
Bill was a hard worker, provided well for his family and was a devoted father and husband. He was also proud of his other accomplishments such as passing the entrance exams to become a DPS officer and obtaining a degree in Instrumentational/Electrical from DeVry University.
Over the next 35 years, he worked for Capital Cement and for Cemex, retiring from Cemex in 2005. He enjoyed spending time restoring his antique vehicles, spending time with his car buddies, and most of all, attending numerous basketball, baseball, 4-H and FFA activities in which his grandchildren participated.
Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carole; three children, Michael (wife Susan and son Ryan), Gary (wife Karen, sons Cody and Carson), Kristin (daughter Maddisyn and son Hunter); sisters, Darlene Farmer Oostermeyer (Tom), Beverly Farmer Clement (daughter Whitney and son Steven); sister-in-law, Cary Brady Weldy (husband Bruce, daughter Andrea, and son Zach); brother-in-law, Bucky Brady (wife Fay, sons Danny, Jason, and daughter Amy). Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents.
Serving as Pallbearers: Cody Farmer, Hunter Anderson, Ryan Farmer, Carson Farmer, Jason Brady, and Danny Brady. Honorary Pallbearers: Bucky Brady, Rocky Calendar, Tom Whitlock, Larry Shoemake, Bob Wolford, Max Mills, and Bill Kretzmeier.
