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Henry Palmer Obituary

HENRY PALMER GRIFFITH, IN Henry Palmer, age 54, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the Methodist Hospital - Northlake Campus in Gary, IN. He was born on April 4, 1960 in Hammond, IN. Preceded in death by his beloved parents, T.W. and Willowdean Palmer. Henry is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 34 years of marriage, Andrea Palmer; daughter, Amy Palmer; son, Eric (Danielle Didier) Palmer; granddaughter, Summer "Sunshine" Palmer; grandson, Eric Palmer, Jr.; siblings: Charles (Denise) Palmer, Wesley Palmer, Eddie Palmer, Judy (Dennis) Fletcher and Pattie (Danny) Hinshaw; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members. Henry worked at Hanna Zabriski for several years. He was a member of Illiana APA Pool League. Henry enjoyed playing pool, fishing, hunting, flying model airplanes, working on cars, spending time with his loving grandchildren and family. Visitation will be Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Main Chapel at the Ridgelawn Funeral Home, 4201 West Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408 (219) 980-5555. Funeral Service will be Monday, March 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Charles Palmer officiating at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary, IN. Henry will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted family and precious friends. God Grant Him Eternal Rest.

Published by The Times on Mar. 13, 2015.
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He will always be loved and never forgotten. Was a good person.And this is why it so sad. God needed him.Will see him again.

Debbie Lawrence

March 23, 2015

You are deeply missed. You were the best dad, husband, Papa, brother, uncle, son anyone could ever ask for. You are truly loved and missed by many. <3 <3

Amy

March 23, 2015

Andrea, you and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Sheila Smith

March 17, 2015

God rest your soul, Henry!

chris welch

March 15, 2015

My heart breaks for you and your family I am praying for comfort during this difficult time May Henry's memories bring you comfort He was a great and loving Man!

Bob and Darlene Adams

March 15, 2015

Sending our prayers and thoughts to all of you in this difficult time. God bless

Nancy & Darin Johnson

March 14, 2015

r.i.p. henry!.

virginia pukis

March 13, 2015

My deepest condolences to you and your family Andrea. May God bless you all

Tammy Johnson Cather

March 13, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marsha(Midge) Anderson

March 13, 2015

Love and miss you daddy. See you again soon

March 13, 2015

Growing up you were like a second dad. I still can't hear Johnny cash without having memories. You'll always be in our hearts.

Mary Williamson

March 13, 2015

Sorry for your lost. He was a good man and will be missed.

John Delaney

March 13, 2015

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