Bradley Ray Farmer, age 49, of Norborne, MO passed away Thursday, March 24th, 2017 as a result of a semi-truck accident near Talco, TX. He was born on December 20th, 1967 the son of Rodney Farmer and Rita Sue Buchannan in Chillicothe, MO. Brad grew up in Liberty, MO and Cowgill, MO. He went to school in both Liberty, MO and Braymer, MO. Brad attended church growing up at the Cowgill Baptist Church and Prairie Ridge Church. He was a truck driver all of his working career and loved what he did. Brad worked for Kallenberger Tucking in Norborne, MO on and off for 30 years he also hauled grain, cattle, and heavy equipment. He was employed by Rooney Trucking at the time of his passing. Brad enjoyed life and the outdoors. He liked hunting deer, fishing, shooting his bow and farming. He will be remembered for his goofiness and sense of humor. He also enjoyed spending time with his son Austin and nephew Jordan when he wasn't trucking. He called them every day to see how they were doing.

Brad was preceded in death by a daughter, Skylar Ray Farmer; his paternal grandparents, Ray and Fern Farmer; maternal grandparents, Steve and Idell Milligan; father, Rodney Farmer.

He is survived by a son Austin Ray Farmer of Norborne, MO, his mother, Rita Sue Briner and husband John of Lee’s Summit, MO; two sisters, Sammy Miller and husband Otis of Kansas City, MO; sister, Monica. Step mother Terri Hamilton; two brothers, Dustin Farmer of Waterville, KS; brother, Rodney Farmer II of Waterville, KS. Step sister, Tracy Hackett of Gallatin, MO. His uncle, Randy Farmer and wife Karen of Cowgill, MO; his aunt, Janet Stonum and Marshall Dean of Lathrop, MO; and his uncle, Mike Farmer and wife Marsha of Kearney, MO; several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and the mother of his children Sherri Thomas.