Robert W. Farmer, 96, held three patents for bearings
September 21, 2023
Robert W. Farmer of Pawleys Island died Sept. 14 at Waccamaw Community Hospital. He was 96.
He was born Feb. 14, 1927, in Newark, N.J., the son of J. Farmer and Hazel Taylor Farmer. He served in the Navy during World War II. He went on to become the chief engineer for the Orange Roller Bearing Co. and the Beriless Bearing Co. in New Jersey for 45 years. He held three patents in the bearing industry.
Mr. Farmer was a dance caller for over 50 years with the Farmer Boys Band.
After retirement, he became a volunteer for Patient Care Ambulance Service and for the DAV and VA, transporting cancer patients for treatment. He also volunteered with Neighbor to Neighbor in Pawleys Island. He donated more than 16 gallons of blood in his lifetime.
He loved traveling with his wife throughout the U.S. and Europe and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Farmer; his daughter, Diane Matthews (Jerry) of Murrells Inlet; his stepdaughter, Shelley Baughman (Dale) of Conway; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
His first wife, Dorothy Cisko Farmer, died before him as did another daughter, Linda Farmer Johnson, and his brother, Jack Farmer.
Mr. Farmer was a member of Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church, where a celebration of his life will be held. Service times will be announced once arrangements are finalized.
Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440 or to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent at burroughsfh.com.
