Lakeland- John W. Farmer, 57, of Lakeland, died Thursday, Dec 20, 2007, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. A native of Danville, VA, Mr. Farmer and his family moved to Lakeland several years ago from Hollywood, FL. He was a Marine veteran, serving in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife: Anita Farmer; two sons: Robert Landon Farmer & Michael Allan Farmer, all of Lakeland; mother-in-law: Marion M. Murrah of Mulberry. Family will receive friends Thursday, Dec 27, 10-11 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 E. Main Street, Bartow. Funeral services will follow 11 AM at the funeral home. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com