September 14, 1935 - August 31, 2015
William Palmer, 79 of Lamar, passed away Monday August 31, 2015 in Clarksville. Mr. Palmer was born September 14, 1935 in Lamar to David Clinton and Mary (Sams) Palmer. William was a true gentleman, one who never met a stranger, he enjoyed mechanic work, yardwork, but most of all telling stories. Mr. Palmer is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wanda Faye Palmer; one son, Billy Ray Palmer; three brothers, Warren, Henry, and George Palmer; and three sisters, Hannah Hutchins, Clara Wilson, and Patsy Jane Palmer.
Mr. Palmer is survived by two daughters; Linda and Dale Freeman of Lamar, and Betty and Leonard Marlow of Lamar; three sons, Willie and Cheryl Palmer of Salus, Jamie and Wendy Palmer of Lamar, and Michael and Faye Palmer of Hunt; four sisters, Alice Harmon of Lamar, Maude and Larry Holman of Clarksville, Mary and Jim Hale of Hartman, and Joyce Smith of Clarksville; one brother, David Palmer of Lamar; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, and nephews.
Visitation for Mr. Palmer will be 6:00 8:00 P.M. Tuesday September 1, 2015 at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday September 2, 2015 at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Geno Johnston officiating. Burial will follow in the Holman Cemetery with Michael Palmer Jr., Trevor Palmer, Jeffery Palmer, Jason Palmer, Jeremy Palmer, and Robert Marlow serving as pallbearers, and all his nephews serving as honorary pallbearers.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
My condolences everyone. He'll be deeply missed.
May God bless you all as you lay yet another loved one to rest! I love you all so much
Uncle William I will miss you very much. I know there are lots of people who will miss you.
I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. If you need anything just let us know.
I'm truly sorry for your loss. William will be missed by many. He was really great friend.
William was a wonderful man and an asset to our little community. His smiling face will always be missed. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely , Don and Joyce
I have such fond memories of this sweet man! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Gods love surround you in your time of loss! Cleta Clayborn Martin
William will be greatly missed..
RIP Uncle William. You will be greatly missed. Give daddy and Amanda a big hug for me.
Sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy to the family.