A graveside service for Ben Earl Farmer, 71, of Barry, Texas, is set for 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 at the Lexington Cemetery, with Rev. Rhonda Whited, officiating.

Ben was born May 14, 1941 to Patsy Opal Poston and Belvin Lee Farmer. He was a truck driver/ mechanic. He died on Sunday, October 21, 2012.

Ben is survived by life partner, Vickie Jordan of Barry, Texas; 8 children, 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 daughter.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell.

Please visit our website at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com for additional information and to sign the online register.