Anthony Farmer

How does one, with fidelity and care, describe a man who was unparalleled in mind, spirit and
heart? What follows is our family’s attempt to do justice to a man of great character and strength.

Anthony Farmer, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, departed this life on
Monday, January 5, 2026. He is survived by siblings Gayle Farmer and Noah ‘Frank’ Farmer;
children, David Anthony Farmer Sr. (April), Jennifer R. Farmer and Sabrina R. Farmer;
goddaughter Natasha Lucas; cherished grandchildren Janay Farmer, Cameron Blackwell, Renee
Farmer, Jamariah Farmer, David Anthony Farmer Jr., Anthony Thompson Jr., Isaiah Anthony
Farmer, Armani Thompson, Ashante Thompson, Noah Farmer-Alexis, and Maya Farmer; and a
host of nieces, nephews, and close family friends.

Farmer was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kendall Caitlin Johnson; parents Noah and
Carrie Farmer; siblings Geneva Farmer, Wyline Gordon, William Farmer, Wanda Gay Anderson,
and Michael Farmer; and ex-wife Coreen C. Farmer.

He was born July 29, 1954 and was the fifth child of Noah and Carrie Farmer. Remembered
fondly as “Tony,” he was everyone’s favorite uncle. Not only did he raise three children, but he
was a respected father figure to his younger siblings, nieces and nephews.

Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, Farmer spent most of his childhood in Hartford, Connecticut.
Like many Black families of his era, his family migrated from Waycross, Georgia in search of, as
Isabel Wilkerson aptly said, ‘warmer suns.’ After leaving Georgia, the Farmer family lived in
Pennsylvania and Connecticut before ultimately settling in Ohio in 1969.

His upbringing was marked by a strong connection to church, family and the music and culture
of Black Americans. With a heart of gold, most people experienced him as kind, fiercely
independent, courageous and sincere.

An extraordinary man, Anthony’s life was marked by genuine joy, deep gratitude, and an
unwavering love for family. His laughter was contagious, his heart generous, and his presence
comforting. He exemplified a love that was steady, unconditional, and true.

In his simplicity, one could overlook his profound wisdom. To do so would be a mistake. He was
wise and discerning, able to quickly assess a situation and develop corresponding strategies not
just for survival, but also for triumph.

While our hearts will forever long for his physical presence, we echo 2 Corinthians 5:8: “We are
confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”

Moreover, we relish in knowing that our dear father and brother was blessed to live three score
years plus ten. By any measure, he was blessed.

In all he did, he desperately wanted to be pleasing to God. Perfection was never the goal, but we
believe his valiant efforts forever tipped the scales.

As we prepare our final goodbyes, we say with conviction, “may the works he’s done, speak for 
him.”

Rest well, dear father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. We will meet you on the other side.

Flowers, cards and gifts may be sent to House of God Church, 1428 E. 18th Columbus, Ohio 43211

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