Rickey Joe Farmer Sr., 66, of Pacific, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

On November 5, 1954 Rickey was born to the union of Francis Farmer and Joanne (McIntosch) in Poplar Bluff.

Rickey was a truck driver for over 30 years.

He enjoyed swimming, fishing and going on float trips. Rickey was also a jokester and a prankster. He loved to read, especially any books by James Patterson. His favorite shows were "The Deadliest Catch" and "Gold Rush". He also enjoyed western movies, his favorite being "Tombstone".

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebekah Pascoe and his father, Francis Farmer.

Rickey is survived by two sons, Rickey Farmer Jr. and significant other Sammy of Villa Ridge and Aaron Pascoe of Cuba; five daughters, Angie Aukamp and husband Bryan of St. Louis, Amy Barich and husband Robert of Dittmer, Patresa Hawkins and husband Bobby of Union, Felicia Farmer and significant other Dustin Baker of Pacific and Rachel Farmer and significant other Timmy Martin of St. Clair; his mother, Joanne Frame of Poplar Bluff; three brothers, Jimmy Frame of St. Louis, James Farmer of Moberly and Larry Farmer of Moberly; two sisters, Mickie Chavez and husband Manuel of Osceola and Tammy Hayes and husband Monte of Macon; twelve grandchildren, Christy, Michael, Payton, Ayden, Lily, Skyler, Alyssa, Brooklyn, Faith, Abel, Rose and Mia; two great grandchildren, Oliver and Daiva; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial donations are appreciated to the family of Rickey Joe Farmer Sr.