ROCKY MOUNT - Ervin Henry Farmer, Sr., age 82, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Born in Nash County on January 1, 1943, he was the son of the late Jimmie Henry Farmer and Dora Wallace Farmer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Ann Taylor Farmer; his son, Mark Farmer; his sisters, Barbara Clark (Charles) and Joyce Bridgers (Roger); his brother-in-law, Earl Taylor; and his sisters-in law, Rachel Daughtridge and Anne Taylor.

He is survived by his son, Hank Farmer and wife, Robin; his daughter, Leigh Ann Farmer; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his brother-in-law, Charles Daughtridge.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Royce Williams officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Flowers are welcome, memorials may be made in Ervin's memory to a church of your choice.