Gerald Kenneth Farnham Jr.

Gerald “Jerry” Kenneth Farnham Jr., 55, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died peacefully at his home September 9, 2023 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born April 2, 1968 in Buffalo, New York to Gerald and Sandra Alderman Farnham Sr. Jerry graduated from Starpoint High School in Pendleton, NY in 1986 where he wrestled, ran cross country and was student council vice president. He then attended Ohio Diesel Tech School and upon graduation began working at Midland Asphalt in 1988. He served as Pendleton Town Councilman in Pendleton, NY. He and Brigid Tuyn Farnham were married July 7, 2006 in Buffalo, New York. Brigid and Jerry relocated to Cape Girardeau, MO in 2007 where he began to work for Delta Companies as Plants and Equipment Manager. In 2020 he was promoted to Director of Equipment with Colas USA. Jerry was a dedicated employee to the industry for 35 years. Jerry was an extremely talented man, and most would agree, there was not much Jerry could not fix. Jerry loved to golf, travel, camp and spend time with his family. He was a loyal and loving father to his two young boys. He was the Assistant Scoutmaster of Lucas’s Boy Scout Troop and was Samuel’s number one sports fan on the sidelines. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Survivors include his wife, Brigid Farnham of Cape Girardeau; father, Gerald (Elaine) Farnham Sr. of Lockport, New York; two sons, Lucas Farnham (age 12) and Samuel Farnham (age 10) both of Cape Girardeau; four brothers, Dan (Erin) Farnham of Oakfield, New York, Bradley Farnham of Jefferson, Indiana, Robert (Heather) Farnham of Lockport, New York and Joseph (Jodi) Depew of Lockport, New York; two sisters, Tennille (Jeff) Trenchard of North Tonawanda, New York and Kelly Williams of Shreveport, Louisiana; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Farnham. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be 10:00 am Friday, September 15, 2023 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to The Jerry Farnham Memorial Fund through the Bank of Missouri, 3247 William St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Gerald Kenneth Farnham Jr.

April 2, 1968 - September 9, 2023