Hayward Dewitt Farmer

Born in Battle Creek Michigan on January 6, 1951 to Dee and Mary Farmer, the family moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 1959. HD attended Nova Southeastern University majoring in aeronautical technology. The family then moved to Lake Wales in 1972 where he graduated from technical school in 1975 specializing in welding. He spent over 50 years as a well respected fabricator and painter of motorcycles and just about anything else you could imagine, even helping to build his son’s home in the early 2000’s. He was known for his dedication to clients and his community. HD loved riding motorcycles and spending time with family, friends, and his bulldogs.

HD was preceded in death by his father Hayward Dewitt Farmer Sr. His Nephew Richard Allen Arnold, his grandparents and many aunts and uncles. He is survived by his mother, Mary Webb Farmer, his sister Sandy Arnold (Terry), his brother Dennis Farmer (Kimberly), his son Ellery Farmer (Nicole), his granddaughter Harlee Farmer (Carter), and nieces and nephews, Justin, Nick (Sarah), Delenn (Brittany), Dabni (Kell), and Jena and his many cousins.

HD will be remembered by his love of motorcycles and family, his impact on others, and his free spirit.