Paul Keith Farmer

Paul Keith Farmer, 49, of Houston, TX died following a tragic accident on October 23, 2014. He was born in Midland, TX on July 1, 1965, the fourth son of Glen and Janet Farmer. Paul graduated from Canyon High School in Canyon, TX and earned a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1987.

Paul then moved to Houston, TX to discover the blessings of a loving family, loyal friends, and a successful career with Chevron. He met his wife, Kareen Farmer at Clear Lake’s University Baptist Church where they later married in February 1989. Four years later they were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Lindsey – their pride and joy. Paul and Kareen celebrated their 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary this year.

Paul enjoyed a rewarding career with Chevron serving in many areas including key Engineering and Marketing roles. He loved his job and counted many members of the Chevron family among his closest friends.

Although he left us much too soon, Paul’s passion for life guaranteed that he shared many more rich experiences than a lot of us could ever imagine. He was a true renaissance man. He sailed on multiple ocean cruises, skied snow-capped mountains and glassy waters, motorcycled on open desert plains and rolling country roads, and waded through the clear waters of countless tropical beaches – all in the company of his loving family and friends.

Paul’s passion for travel adventures was surpassed only by his love of music. He never missed a chance to take a free moment and cradle one of his 11 stringed instruments and “sooth his soul” as he put it, while he effortlessly strummed, picked or jammed an original or cover tune of his choosing. His joy and talent were evident whether he played contemporary Christian music during a Sunday morning service or led a jam session on the preceding night. But those who knew him best, know that Blues held a special place in his heart. It is fitting that the next time many of us hear a classic Blues song, we will stop – and smile – while we savor bittersweet memories of Paul – an unavoidable sadness for our loss, mixed with overwhelming joy when we recall the special moments he shared with us before he was called home to his heavenly Father.

Paul is survived by his wife, Kareen Farmer, of Houston TX; his daughter, Lindsey Farmer, of Waco TX; and his mother, Janet Farmer, of Midland TX. He is also survived by three brothers: David Farmer, of Garland TX; Brian Farmer, of Amarillo TX; and Kyle Farmer of Arlington TX.

Donations in Paul's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association:

http://act.alz.org/site/TR?pg=fund&fr_id=1060&pxfid=251064

A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at the Forest Park East Funeral Home 21620 Gulf Freeway in Webster, TX on Tuesday, October 28th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place the following afternoon, Wednesday, October 29th at University Baptist Church 16106 Middlebrook Dr Houston, TX at 1:30 P.M. For more information or to post your thoughts, please visit Paul’s memorial web site at the following link forestparkeast-fhc.com or call (281) 332-3111.