Jesse Lee Farrer went home to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of April 7th after battling cancer for over a year.
Jesse was born in Sherman, Texas on November 12th, 1970 to Jesse and Paula Farrer of Howe. He is survived by his wife, Brandi Miller Farrer, daughters, Abby and Chloe, all of Tom Bean. Parents, Jesse and Paula Farrer, sister, Clarissia Doty and husband Michael, all of Howe. He is survived by many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Angela Farrer Garner and grandparents, Opal and Julian RL Hill and Jesse and Thelma Farrer.
Jesse was a proud Bulldog, graduating in 1989, from Howe High School in Howe Texas. Upon graduation, he attended Grayson County College and East Texas State University. In 1994, he married the true love of his life, Brandi Miller. They were blessed with two beautiful daughters. He was such a proud dad always coaching his daughters in their sports and in life! His love of the outdoors led him to work for Grayson County Precinct 1 as a Foreman for 20 years. In 2015, he retired from Grayson County and then began with Community Bible Fellowship Church in Howe as Associate Pastor. He cherished working with youth, counseling soon to be married couples, witnessing his faith to others, and just being around people so that he could profess his love of God.
While Jesse loved being a Bulldog in his early years, his family made the choice to reside in the community of Tom Bean. It is here where his voice could be heard announcing games, preparing athletic fields, serving his community and Tom Bean ISD as a member and President of the School Board since 2017, and so much more. He had incredible respect and love for educators and the families of the Tom Bean community.
His passion and zest for life included family, softball, people, the outdoors, and most importantly his love of sharing God’s promise. Jesse was the kind of friend that inspired others to be a better person.
Jesse was also known as the coach who taught his players values, hard work, and determination but he also had a passion for winning games. His favorite saying was, “If you ain’t first, you’re last.”
A man of honor and integrity, Jesse Farrer valued the idea of service. He served his family, people and God and had unshakable convictions that he learned from the Holy Bible.
We shall miss him but know that we will see him later. As he always said, “Love ya and see ya in a little bit.”
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Community Bible Fellowship Church, Tom Bean Youth Sports Association, or to the Jesse Farrer Memorial fund (Independent Bank).
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Sherman Bible, 2515 W. Lamberth Rd. Sherman, TX. 75092. with Pastor Jeremy Moore and Ed Lantz, officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Cemetery, in Tom Bean, TX. Visitation for Jesse will be held at Community Bible Fellowship (415 S. Collins fwy. Howe) on Monday, Apri 12, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Jesse will be lying in state from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM without family present if you are unable to attend the visitation but would like to pay your respects and sign the guest book.