AULANDER, NC – Clinton Hill “C.H.” Farmer, Jr., age 72, of the Millennium Community, passed away on May 2, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
C.H. was born on October 27, 1945 to the late Clinton Hill and Louise Edwards Farmer, Sr. in Bertie County, NC. He was a fun-loving guy that never met a stranger. C.H. spent a good portion of his life on a truck doing route sales which provide him the opportunity to visit with his customers. One of those routes being on the Jacks Cookie truck which is where he got the nickname of “The Cookie Man”. Later in life he returned to doing carpentry work. C.H. never got in a rush to do anything, grasping every minute he could to talk to someone. He enjoyed fishing and trips to the mountains with his beloved Donna. C.H. loved his family, especially his grandsons. He was a gentle man at heart and a great friend to many that will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
Left to cherish C.H.’s memory is his beloved special companion Donna of the home; his daughter, Tammy Farmer Askew and husband William of Winton; two grandsons, Zack and Zeb Askew of Winton; three sisters, Lou Bridgers of Aulander, Linda Lassiter and husband Roger of Asheville, and Lucille Cowan and husband Thomas of Aulander; three brothers, Kenny Farmer and wife Shelby of Ahoskie, Sammy Farmer and wife Annette of Aulander, and David Farmer and wife Lisa of Windsor; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 6:00 pm at the Chapel of Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, with Pastor Sandy Outlaw and Pastor Derik Davis, officiating. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the home.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Ahoskie is handling the arrangements for the Farmer family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
CH was one of the best people I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. It was always a comfort to our family that he was next door to mama and daddy. We couldn’t have loved him more if he was a natural born Taylor instead of an adopted one. Seeing CH was always a high light of going home. I’m sorry that I was too far away to celebrate his life amongst friends. He was loved, he will always be missed.
Lighting a candle in memory of you C.H.
C.H. thank you for the laughs,fun & good times that we had years ago.I saw you a little over a year ago at Murphy’s in Ahoskie & you looked healthy & happy. I enjoyed seeing you & conversing with you one last time. You were always a fun person to be around. My condolences to your family & farewell to you my good friend. May peace be with you always!!!
To all my dear friends of the Farmer family! I am so sorry about C H. Just wan to let you know how bad I hated not being with you today. I pulled a muscle in my back & in right much pain. I am praying for you all & want you to know I will never forget my long life friends. You feel like my own sisters & brothers. Love you very much. God bless you all! ❤️
CH was a friend and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with each member of the family. May God comfort each of you in his arms in this time of grief. CH may you Rest in Peace my friend.
C.H. Can’t believe you are gone! Wow. Such a special man. Always Always a hug and a smile and a little chit chat too. Bless this Family. Lord. They lost a General. Gonna remember you always. C. H. Farmer
Dianne Green
We are so sorry for your loss. C.H. was wonderful to my parents,Charles and Beverly Taylor, and they loved him like a son. We all always appreciated everything he did for them when they were alive. That neighborhood will never be the same. C.H. had a heart of gold. Love much, Wayne and Tonya Cook
So sorry to hear of Mr. CH… It doesn’t seem real… I’m sure gonna miss his silly self. Sending prayer to you Ms. Tammy, Mr.William, Zack, & Zeb!!
CH was a kind and friendly man. He will be missed. Prayers to his family.