Ronald Stephens "Steve" Farmer, age 62, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his residence. A funeral will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Lynda McGee officiating. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 9th at the funeral home. Steve was born August 20, 1953 in Waco, the son of George Stephens and Geraldine (Wright) Farmer. He was a plumber for many years, working for Mike Staas Plumbing before his retirement. He was a member of Plumber and Pipefitters Union, Local 529. Steve loved his family and was the best PawPaw to his grandchildren. He was an avid deer hunter, coin and gun collector, and amateur carpenter. He married Nita Faye Terry in 1972 and later married Cynthia Blakeley on July 14, 1995.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Billy Turner.He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Farmer of Waco; daughters, Susan Farmer of Eddy, Stephanie Lankford and husband, Brad of Lacy Lakeview; son, Matthew Farmer and wife, Megan of Conroe; sister, Patricia Tillery of Lacy Lakeview; stepchildren, Brandy Loa and husband, Tony of Bellmead, Paul Blakeley and wife, Angel of Waco and Carl Blakeley, Jr. of Madisonville; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, along with many friends and colleagues.