April 8, 2025 – The owner of High Sierra Tattoo in Clovis, Joshua Ray Farmer, is facing critical injuries after a serious car crash on Saturday, March 22.
His family, friends, and those he has interacted with are coming forward to help during this tough time.
Rashel Garcia, his sister, traveled from Oregon to be at Farmer’s side while he has been hospitalized. “I have no doubt in my brother, he was the strongest person I know,” she stated. “I have no doubt that he’s going to pull through.”
Some of his employees have also shared about the gaping hole left by his physical condition, stating that the shop has not been the same without him.
Brittany Briskin, who goes by “Peaches” at the shop, explained that he was generous and helpful to others, and she hopes that kindness will be extended by those who have been helped by him in the past.
She stated, “Josh was always the first one to come out for everyone else…so we just hope we can do that for him as well.”
A “GiveSendGo” page has been set up for individuals to help during this time. Over $18,000 has been raised already on Farmer’s behalf, with a goal of $75,000 set forward.
“Anyone who knows Josh, knows he lives and breathes for his family. It would be such a blessing for him to know his family is provided for while they care for him away from their own homes,” reads the page.
Family, friends, and others have shown up in multitudes to display their support for Farmer, whether it’s through monetary donations, well wishes, or through the upcoming events in support of Farmer.
The shop will be hosting a flash tattoo benefit from 10AM-6PM, with local tattoo artists Jacob Spivey and Woody planning to collaborate, on Saturday, April 5th. The following Saturday, the Central Valley Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at the Jenny Eller Donor Center.
Those interested in contributing to help Farmer are encouraged to attend the upcoming events or give online through the GiveSendGo page, High Sierra Tattoo Shop, or Farmer’s family.