James Farmer

GORHAM, Ill. -- James D. Farmer, 50, of Gorham died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at St. Joseph's Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, Ill.

He was born July 31, 1957, in Peoria, Ill., son of Dean and Margie Farmer Abernathy.

Survivors include his mother; two sons, Brett Farmer of Murphysboro, Justin Farmer of Gorham; a sister, Pam Abernathy Marr of Ware, Ill.; and a brother, Jerry Abernathy of Jonesboro, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his father, a son and a brother.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, Ill.

The funeral was Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jim Stamp officiating. Burial was in Jonesboro Cemetery.