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Rev. William Robert “Bobby” Farmer, 75, 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. 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 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.
March 13, 2026 — 10:45 AM
Ride Captain:
L.Z. Harrison, Jr. – El Jefe
(803) 360-3830
Instructions:
Briefing: 11:00 AM – Meet at the church for an escort briefing. KSU 11:15 AM with Richland County Law Enforcement to the national cemetery for a 12:00 pm committal service and military honors.
After the committal, perform a second escort of the family from the cemetery back to the church for a memorial service and reception to follow at 2:00 pm.
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
March 13, 2026 — 11:30 AM
4170 Percival Road
Columbia, SC 29229
Ride Captain:
L.Z. Harrison, Jr. – El Jefe
(803) 360-3830`
Instructions:
Briefing at the administration building at 11:40 AM and movement as a group to the commitial shelter to establish and maintain a flag line for committal and miliary honors.
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted by: L.Z. Harrison, Jr.
South Carolina Assistant State Captain
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