Robert M. Farnham, (a.k.a. “R.M.”,”Bob”, and “Red” due to the color of his hair) was born in Harriman on Aug. 15, 1920. He died July 21 at Methodist Memorial Hospital in Oak Ridge.

He graduated from Harriman High School in 1939, and he attended Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Tennessee.

He married Ada Katherine Davis in 1943, and they enjoyed 70 wonderful years together, living mostly here in Oak Ridge. They have enjoyed everyday life, traveling and gardening together.

Bob Farnham was a man of strong faith and a very active member of First Baptist Church for over 50 years, serving as a Sunday School teacher, deacon, Keenagers president, and choir member. He has done extensive volunteer work over the years in various areas of the community.

R.M. Farnham was in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942-1946, receiving his commission as a Lieutenant from Yale University, and served the Air Transport Command of the Air Corps during the North Africa Campaign of World War II. [Read more…]