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Richard Andrew "Dick" Palmer Sr.

1922 - 2018

Richard Andrew "Dick" Palmer Sr. obituary, 1922-2018, Macon, GA

BORN

1922

DIED

2018

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6324 Peake Road

Macon, Georgia

Richard Palmer Obituary

Richard Andrew "Dick" Palmer, Sr.
January 21, 1923 - January 15, 2018
Macon, GA- Richard Andrew "Dick" Palmer Sr (95) went to be with his Lord and Savior January 15, 2018. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 AM January 19 at First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend John Kinser officiating.

Richard was born in Macon, Georgia on January 21, 1923 to the late Ida Kate Grant and John Everett Palmer. As a child of the great depression, he began work at an early age to add to the family income. He joined the Georgia National Guard while still a student at Lanier Sr. High School for Boys. Just before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, his National Guard Unit was called to active military duty. Beginning his military career as a teenage Private, he qualified for Officer's Candidate School and was transferred to the US Army Air Corp as a flight instructor for the P-38 and P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft. Soon after V-J Day, Captain Palmer was discharged and returned home with his new bride, Marian, from Winnipeg, Canada. They met and married while he was stationed near Washington, DC.

After the war he joined his father's tire and battery business located on Broadway in Macon. With the same determination that enabled his military success, he applied his skills as a leader and visionary to turn that small business into one of the largest tire distributor in America. Over the years Palmer Tire Company evolved into Palmer Industries with multiple divisions and locations across the country.

Being self-educated, he sought out mentors who could teach him their keys to success. He was an advocate of education and self-improvement. He became a popular public speaker and conducted motivational and training courses as one of the early members of the National Speakers Association and the local Toast Masters organization. His legacy will be the long list of entrepreneurs who once worked for Richard Palmer and then moved on to start their own businesses.

Although he was extremely busy with his own enterprises, he always took time to participate in industry trade associations and local civic organizations. He was past President of the Georgia Tire Dealers Association, Past Commander of the American Legion Post 3, a member of the Shriners, Macon Rotary Club and Idle Hour Country Club. He also served as an Elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Macon.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Marian Deering Palmer; his brothers William, John, and Melvin; his sisters Margaret, Edna, and Ruby: and his grandson Trey Topping. Surviving are his wife of 20 years Jackie Smith Palmer; brothers Alfred, George, and Thomas; children Maureen McCullough (Charles), Rick Palmer (Connie), Diana Rodgers (Jim), Margaret Palmer (Casey Fasciano); grandchildren Beth Sillen (Peter), Amy McCullough, Richard Palmer (Lori), Matthew Palmer (Brandi Hartness), Susan Palmer (Ben Heiffron), and Brandy Duvernet (John); great grandchildren Jake Sillen, Henry Sillen, Charley Hellis, Jozi Hellis, Tift Palmer, Andrew Palmer, Griffin Palmer, Anson Palmer, Keith Hartness, Calloway Hartness, Mary Corbett Hartness, Palmer Edge, Colton Edge, Parker Duvernet, Jack Duvernet; Step-daughter Patrice Maloy (Jim); Step-granddaughter Emily Lane (Cameron); and Step-grandson Chandler Lane.

In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church 682 Mulberry Street Macon, GA.
Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences.
Hart's at the Cupola has charge of arrangements.


Published by The Telegraph from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19, 2018.
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Davis and I were so glad we could attend Mr. Palmers service . It was such a meaningful tribute to his life . Cherish the legacy he left each if you. It is never easy to give up our loved ones but find comfort in knowing that he is rejoicing in heaven with our Lord and your sweet grandmother, Marian! Davis and Donna ; Ashley, Kingsley, and Molly Shepard; Davis, Jr., Jill, Elly and Davis, III

Donna King

January 20, 2018

Marvin Nuby

January 19, 2018

I love you my dear sister Peggy and Richard was truly my brother.Our family lost a wonderful member.

Johnnie/Jim Latoz

January 19, 2018

Maureen,
So sorry to hear about your father. I remember him pleasantly from our days growing up in North Highlands. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Joanne Brown Dozier

January 19, 2018

So sorry to hear Richard Palmer passed away. We love his brother Alfred Palmer here in Alabama which will be 90 years old on Jan 23, 2018. We will be praying for Richard's family.

Marvin Nuby

January 19, 2018

Dear Rick and Diana
Sorry to hear of your loss, but he had a great life.
Sincerely, Derry

Derry Burns

January 18, 2018

Maureen, Rick, Diana and Peggy, I just found out about your Dad's passing. To you and all your large family I send my thoughts, prayers and deeply felt sincere condolences.
Mr. Palmer was a great man and was good to me, as was your Mother, and the four of you. I learned so very much working at Palmer Tire Co. during the summers while attending North Georgia College. To this day I tell folks about my experiences working for your Dad. That job meant so much more than the income I derived. Beyond what he taught me I observed how he conducted himself with employees and business associates and how to be a leader. Aside from the work experience the personal impact from him, your Mother and the four of you has remained with me until this day. Many a night I spent at your home and felt a part of your family. Those memories and so many more have the Palmers etched into a special place in my heart.
May God continue to bless all the Palmers during this time of remembrance in honor of your Father.
I loved and respected him and your Mother very much. And while the decades have passed my fondness for you four has not faded.

Walter V. Worsham, III

January 18, 2018

Mr. Rick and Mrs. Connie, We were saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved father. While we didn't know him, his obituary showed he left a wonderful legacy for his family. You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. - Patti, Justin and Jeffrey Downs

Patti Downs

January 18, 2018

I am so sorry Jackie and family.. I always knew he was a great man and I loved talking to him as he walked our neighborhood.. He lived a good life and is with his lord and savior. God Bless

Barbara Bryant

January 18, 2018

I am so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

SW

January 17, 2018

I'm glad I got the chance to meet him. I'm also glad my boys had that same chance to know their Great-Grandaddy. He was a great man that lived a long prosperous life. May he Rest In Peace. The family will be in my prayers.

Jeff Edge

January 17, 2018

I am glad I had the opportunity to meet him.

Walter Elliott

January 17, 2018

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