Robert Cecil Farmer, age 81, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in the Emory Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, GA. Mr. Farmer was born on May 14, 1928 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Ervin Farmer and Maude Foster Farmer. He was a member of Glen Hope Baptist Church. He enjoyed Nascar racing and watching Braves baseball. Mr. Farmer loved playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Willie Mae Long Farmer. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Carolyn Farmer of Stockbridge, GA and Larry and Dorothy Farmer of Lawrenceville, GA; brothers, Fred Farmer of Conley, GA and Reid Farmer of Dalton, GA; sister, Norma White of Blue Ridge; grandchildren, Alan Farmer, Melissa Taylor, Jason Farmer, and Adam Farmer; great grandchildren, Hannah Taylor, Blane Farmer, and Blake Farmer. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. David Mashburn officiating. Music was by Pat Mashburn. Interment followed in Stockhill Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Robert Painter, Steve Farmer, Harland Conley, James Long, Jack Long, Benny Painter and Michael Hawkins. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements. .