Earl Farmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. [O.P.] Farmer, died at his home near Forney Monday morning after an illness of several weeks. He was twenty years of age, being born near Forney, June 26, 1905. He had spent practically all of his life in Forney. He was a member of the Baptist church and was a boy that was thought highly of by the people of the community.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Tuesday morning, 11 o'clock, the Rev. J.F. Stanley officiating. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Farmer, two brothers, Ralph and Jack and one sister, Lois.

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Earl Farmer

After an illness of nearly four years, Earl Farmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Farmer, died Monday morning at 11 o'clock at the home of his parents a short ways south of town.

During the last few months of his illness he suffered immeasurably but did not complain. Mr. Farmer was born near Forney, June 26th, 1905, where his young life was spent.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Baptist Church, Rev. Stanley conducting the services, interment was made in Hillcrest Cemetery.

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In Loving Memory of Earl Farmer

Again our community has been shadowed by the dark angel of death and our hearts and homes made sad, when the news spread about noon, July 6, 1925, that the newly blossomed life of Earl Farmer had departed from this world.

He had been a sufferer for many months but he bore his suffering patiently, smilingly. He would always greet you with a smile. No murmer, no complaint, ever fell from his lips during his affliction.

He was submissive and resigned.

All that loving hands and kind hearts could do failed. As we look through blinding bitter tears, we cannot understand why one so dear to us and so young in life should be taken away.

But we know that God is too wise to err, and too good to be unkind therefore we would say - "Thy Will be done."

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Farmer, two brothers, Ralph and Jack and one sister, Lois.

Funeral services were conducted at eleven o'clock by the Rev. J.F. Stanley at the First Baptist Church in Forney. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

We would say to his beloved parents, brothers and sister, who are weeping because of the separation, will you not think of Earl resting safely in the arms of Jesus and some sweet day 'ere long you may go and greet him never more to say goodbye. If it were possible for him to speak today, he would say "Come up higher."

Death has again bereft us,
Again we've said good bye,
As Earl has left us,
To live with him on high.

But Earl is only sleeping,
Then why be sad today,
In God's eternal keeping,
His soul is safe for aye.

There comes a time of meeting
Where all is joy and love,
And soon we shall be greeting,
This loved one again, above.

By a friend.

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The out of town people here for Earl Farmer's funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Morris O'Shields, William Etheridge, Ft. Worth; John Lynan, and daughter Miss Ottie, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lampe, Arlington; Mr. Charlie Austin, Mr. and Mrs. A. Horn, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Stovall, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Gleghorn and son, Wood, Josephine; Mrs. Annie Cash and children, Palmer; Mr. and Mrs. I.J. Harrell and children, Kaufman; Mr. and Mrs. V.V. Stiles and family, Terrell; A.J. Sarmer, Jr., Mexia; and Johnnie Jones of Mesquite.

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Card of Thanks

We want to thank the many friends who so kindly assisted us in any way during the illness and death of our dear son and brother, Earl.

May Heaven's richest blessings ever be yours is our prayer.

Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Farmer & children

Note: Earl June Farmer is buried at Hillcrest Cemetery. He was born June 26, 1905 and died July 6, 1925.