In Memoriam
Rev. Melvin Farmer, 90
July 13, 1932 – December 22, 2022
West Davenport – Rev. Melvin Farmer, 90, of West Davenport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home.
Melvin was born on July 13, 1932 in Evansville, Indiana, a son of the late Claude and Ethel Farmer. It was there that he met the love of his life, Bonnie Farmer (Runau). They were married in Evansville where, together, they helped start the Mill Road Baptist Church. Mel and Bonnie celebrated 64 years together.
In early 1960’s, the Farmers moved to upstate New York where Mel began his life-long calling into the ministry. He graduated from Baptist Bible Seminary in 1961. After residing in several local communities through the years, they settled in West Davenport.