Mr. Lee "Buddy" Hilton Farmer

Mr. Lee “Buddy” Hilton Farmer, 73, of Leesburg, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services celebrating the life and legacy of Mr. Farmer will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home, 375 US Highway 19 S. Leesburg, GA 31763. Dr. Todd Sullens will officiate, and Mr. Farmer will be laid to rest in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Headland, AL. following the services. Born November 29, 1944 in Vallejo, CA, Mr. Farmer was the son of the late Arthur L. Farmer and Edith Thornton Farmer. He was a true cowboy at heart and worked in farming all his life. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was known as a simple and kind man who never met a stranger. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his children, Penny Farmer of Leesburg and Ronnie Farmer (Linda) and Kent Farmer all of Lake Placid, FL; sister, Betty Johnson (Joe) of Chattanooga, TN; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour at the funeral home. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.josephwjonesfuneralhome.com. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home was given the honor to serve the Farmer family. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA. 229/814-1415