Charles William (Bill) Farmer

Charles William "Bill" Farmer, 75, of Keefeton, Oklahoma passed away on April 22, 2026, after a long illness. Bill was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on January 27, 1951, to Charles A. and Effie M. (Bell) Farmer. He was the eldest of five children. Bill was educated in Muskogee attending Longfellow Elementary, West Jr High, and Central High School, graduating May 25, 1969. After graduating, Bill served the United States Air Force from September 4,1969 until May 25, 1972. Bill received his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and was joined to the 71* Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Bill continued his technical training as a Nuclear Weapons Specialist at Lowery Air Force Base in Colorado. After working in the TV repair business in the '80's, Bill began work as a Mechanical Designer/Engineer for nuclear weapons at ARNIC for five years, Choctaw Industries in McAlester as an Aero Space Mechanical Engineer for 3 years, then joined L3 Technologies as a Sr. Mechanical Engineer until retiring in 2023. Bill enjoyed woodworking and making special projects for his family. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and sitting around the campfire with his wife, Jean, and family. In his early years, he enjoyed go cart racing and riding motorcycles with Jean by his side. His favorite time was spending time with his grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his mother in 1996, his father in 2018, and his youngest brother, David, in 2016. Bill leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Jean, step-daughters, whom he thought of as his own, Misty (Gary) Gilley of Warner, Susan (Bill) Koval of Diamond, MO, and Jenny (Billy) Turner of Muskogee, brother Danny (Sue) of Coweta, Mary (Charles) Taylor of Sapulpa, Regena (Richard) Naus of Muskogee, six grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bill's celebration of life will be held 2:00PM Thursday, April 30, 2026, at York Street Christian Church in Muskogee, with Rev. James Lambert officiating. The family of Charles William "Bill" Farmer has entrusted his care, cremation, and service to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Muskogee. (918) 910-8883. Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com.

Charles William (Bill) Farmer

January 27, 1951 - April 22, 2026