Storke Funeral Home Obituaries

Milton Grey (Billy) Farmer III passed away suddenly on January 19, 2024, after suffering a ruptured appendix. Billy is survived by his parents, Milton Grey (Bill) Farmer Jr. and B. Lynn Farmer, his brother Jonathan (Sarah), his nieces Caroline, Jillian, and Samantha, and his nephew Easton. Billy was preceded in death by his grandparents Milton G. (Billy) and Marjorie Farmer and John and Beverly Schindell. Billy was employed with Hillcrest Enterprises and was living in Irvington, New Jersey at the time of his passing. He was a graduate of Hermitage High School in Glen Allen, Virginia in 2000. Billy attended Radford University on scholarship in Theater and graduated in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree from The College of Visual & Performing Arts. While attending Radford he was inducted into the Fraternity Theta Chi. Billy had been a proud member of the Kilwinning-Crosse Masonic Lodge #2-237 AF&AM in Bowling Green.  He was an avid reader, enjoyed music, and had interests in history and philosophy.  Billy was a very creative and imaginative person.  A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, January 28^th at 3:00pm in the Bowling Green chapel of Storke Funeral Home, with burial of his ashes to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to service.  A reception will follow at Milford Presbyterian Church 17283 Blatt Ave. Milford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Milford Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 96 Milford VA 22514.