Jerry David Farmer, of Crossville, TN, passed away on February 1, 2019 at Cumberland House. He was born on February 24, 1948 to Edward and Edith (Scarlett) Farmer. Jerry was a proud veteran, serving a tour in Vietnam. He worked at Kroger for 42 years providing for his family. He retired in 2006.

He leaves behind his wife, Karen, of 49 years; two daughters, Elaina Reagan and husband JP and Elesha Green and husband Jimmy; three grandsons, Jerret Reagan and wife Amelia, David Reagan and fiancé Madison Clark, and Justin Green; two great granddaughters, Zoe and Lillie Reagan; two brothers, Herman Freland Farmer and wife Beulah and Dan Farmer; one sister, Juanita Paul; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Leland “Bud” Farmer and Dean Farmer.

A Celebration of Life for Jerry will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.