03/02/2026
In Loving Memory of Bobby “Josiah” Farmer
It is with heavy hearts that we honor and remember Bobby “Josiah” Farmer, one of the founders of Project Josiah Restoration Ministry (PJRM) and a cherished brother of Hidden Wounds.
Bobby was a kind soul who would do anything to help a Veteran, Active-Duty Service Member, or Law Enforcement officer in need. He was known for always saying “yes” first, never stopping to consider the consequences when someone needed help. His heart for service knew no limits.
Bobby’s upbeat spirit and his deep love for Christ were visible every single day, written across his smile and reflected through his actions. He lived his faith boldly, placing others before himself in all that he did. Service was not something Bobby talked about; it was how he lived.
A proud Army Veteran, Bobby proudly carried the Flag of the United States of America and marched strongly, honoring all who have served. His love for this nation and his fellow brothers and sisters in uniform was unwavering.
We at Hidden Wounds and Project Josiah Restoration Ministry will truly miss our brother. His legacy of compassion, faith, and selfless service will continue to guide our mission and inspire all who were blessed to know him.
Rest easy, Bobby. Thank you for your service, your heart, and your unwavering “yes.”
You will never be forgotten
Hidden Wounds/Project Josiah Restoration Ministry Board Members and Team Members
OBITUARY
WILLIAM ROBERT “BOBBY” FARMER
May 8, 1950 – February 22, 2026
The Rev. William Robert “Bobby” Farmer, 75, of Columbia, was called home to the Lord on February 22, 2026.
Bobby was born, May 8, 1950, in Rocky Mount, N.C., the son of the late William Benjamin Farmer and Beatrice Batts Farmer. He served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer during the Vietnam War, enlisting in 1968 and subsequently being deployed to South Vietnam during the height of the fighting. He was honorably discharged at the rank of sergeant in 1971.
Married for 56 years to the love of his life Bonnie Jordan Farmer, Bobby attended and graduated from both Columbia Bible College (today Columbia International University) in Columbia, S.C. (Class of 1990), and Reformed Theological Seminary (Class of 1994) in Orlando, Florida.
For 15 years Bobby served as associate pastor for missions at Columbia’s Northeast Presbyterian Church where he also led Bible study groups and taught Sunday School among other church leadership responsibilities. He was the former senior pastor at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Blythewood. And he was the founding director and CEO of Project Josiah Restoration Ministries, assisting military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Bobby also served for four years as national chaplain of the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association and he served as a chaplain with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Bobby is survived by his beloved wife Bonnie, his two children – son Robert William Farmer and daughter Jordan Ashley Farmer Smith – a granddaughter Paige Elizabeth Smith and a sister Patricia Farmer Whitley.
Services and interment details will be announced at a later date.
