Stephens County GaArchives Obituaries.....Farmer, Joseph Hansel February 5, 1943
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The Toccoa Record
The Toccoa Record 
Thursday  February 11, 1943   Front Page
Mr. J. H. Farmer dies at Age of 71

Mr. Joseph H. Farmer, known to everyone as Uncle Joe, passed away peacefully 
Friday at his home at Eastanollee.
Mr. Farmer was one of Stephens County's landmarks, having been born 71 years 
ago near Currahee Mountain in the Farmer Section.  Possessing a rare talent of 
making friends, he enjoyed the association of many friends as most men ever do.
"Uncle Joe" was always quiet and unassuming in his nature, always with a smile 
he would greet his friends from far and near.  To ever visit his home was a 
pleasure.  When the Federal Government decided to buy up land in the Currahee 
District, "Uncle Joe' sold his old home place and bought the John Sheriff farm 
near Eastanollee.  He had lived there 3 years at the time of his passing.
Forty-five years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Brown and to this 
union four daughters and three sons, preceding him to his maker several years 
ago.
"Uncle Joe" had been enjoying the best of health until November of last year.  
His condition became critical and he was carried to the Stephens County 
Hospital for treatment.  After everything possible was done to restore his 
health, he asked that he be carried back home.
Hundreds of friends from all sections went to his home to visit him and a pall 
of sorrow swept the county when the news of his passing went out.
He is survived by his wife, four daughters;  Miss Montine of Cornelia, 
Madeline and Mary Joe of Eastanollee, Mrs. Marvin Anderson, of Toccoa;  two 
sons, Geo. And Luther Farmer, both in the armed forces of their country.
Two sisters, Mrs. Will Brown, of Toccoa, and Mrs. Floyd Stephens of Cornelia;  
four Brothers, Messrs(J.M.), Ben, Jake of Toccoa, and George Farmer of 
Franklin, N. C.  also four grandsons.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Liberty Hill 
Church before a church filled to its capacity with relatives and friends.  
Rev. A. T. Cline, Rev. Ben Turner, and Rev. E. S. Patterson officiating.
The Sisk family sang.  Beautiful floral offerings banked the entire front of 
the church, showing the esteem in which he was held.
Pall Bearers were;  Messrs Farmer, Joe Brown, Reed Farmer, Johnnie Farmer, 
Hubert Farmer, Hansel Farmer and Ernest Farmer.  Interment was in the Toccoa 
Cemetery.
Many Attended the Funeral of Mr. Joe Farmer.
Among those from out-of-town of Mr. Joe Farmer were;  Mrs. R. L. Cofer and 
daughter.  Minnie Lou (Belle) and Mr. Wade Brown of Atlanta;  Mr. And Mrs. C. 
J. Oliver, Misses Mary and Rosie , and Mr. Henry Loudermilk Cornelia;  Mrs. 
Sara Loudermilk and daughter, Lizzie of Demorest;  Mrs. Carl Keener of 
Clayton;  Mr. & Mrs Nolan Prickett of Carnesville;  Mr. & Mrs. Nolan Prickett 
of Carnesville;  Mr. & Mrs Vernon Fricks and Mr. And Mrs. George Farmer of 
Franklin N.C.


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