Wilburn Howard Farmer, age 81 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at Golden Living Hilltop Nursing Home in Harrison.

The son of Levi and Crease Lou (Ewing) Farmer, he was born August 7, 1927 at Red Rock, Arkansas.

He enjoyed farming, his cattle and his horses. He called Newton County "home".

His parents preceded him in death, along with three sisters and four brothers.

Survivors are his wife of 55 years, Lois (Lemarr) Farmer of the home; his children, Darlene Humes and her husband, Dan of Harrison and Howard Farmer of Dover; two sisters, Betty Farmer and Shirley Campbell both of Jasper; brother, Loyd Farmer of Dover; three grandchildren, Misty Farmer, Nathan Bing, and Darla Humes; four great grandchildren, Makayla Farmer, Michael Walker, Chloe Bing, and Astin Bing. He is also survived by many other family members and a host of friends.

Visitation was Wednesday, November 12, 2008 with services Thursday, November 13, 2008 both at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison. Rev. Charles Christian officiated. Burial followed Crossroads Cemetery at Deer, Arkansas. Pallbearers were family and friends. Honorary pallbearers were the Aides and Nurses at Hilltop Nursing Center B-hall, Dr. Tom Langston and his nurse, Janilu Ragland, and Zelmer Wheeler.

Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.