FARMER, DON LEE Don Lee Farmer, 77, of Springville, AL died July 19, 2012. Dr. Farmer was born March 14, 1935 in Birmingham, AL. He graduated from Shades Valley High School, Auburn University with a BS degree in Agriculture and continued his education at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. Don practiced 40 years in Birmingham, Cullman, Springville, Odenville and Columbiana. He was a lifetime member of the Alabama Dental Association and the American Dental Association and also a member of the Birmingham Dental Society. Don had a full life with loving family and many friends. His passions included quail hunting, fishing, woodworking and his birddogs. As an orthodontist of many years he created many beautiful smiles and cared for many cleft pallet patients through his practice. A kind and generous Christian man with a dry humor, he left an imprint on us all. His faith was galvanized through the years as his church family played an increasing role in his life. Heaven has gained a fine man with his passage. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Willard T. Farmer and Frances Byers Farmer, along with his brother, Dr. William Farmer. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Templeton (Wes), Donna Farmer and sons, Lee Farmer (Robyn), Greg Farmer (Lori), Art Ard (Sarah) along with 9 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Jan Witt. The family will receive friends Monday, July 23rd, 2012 at Ridout's Valley Chapel in Homewood from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The funeral service will be Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 at Springville First United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Leukemia Society. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel (879-3401) Homewood, AL.