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Harry Palmer Obituary
Harry Lee Palmer Sr. of Bremo Bluff, Virginia, departed this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at his home.
He was born November 24, 1925, the son of the late Joe and Lula Palmer. He was also preceded in death by his son, Harry Lee Palmer Jr.
Harry joined the Cloverdale Baptist Church and he served as a Trustee. He was also a member of the Cloverdale Male Chorus. He retired from General Services Administration of the United States Federal Government on December 29, 1989. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy in 1946, and was educated in Fluvanna County. He was also an active member of the VFW Post 2613.
Mr. Palmer is survived by his loving wife, Louisiana Palmer; two daughters, Mayme Johnson of Fork Union, Linda Lou Hackney of Bremo Bluff; five sons, Joe William Palmer and his wife, Doloris, of Palmyra, Robert Wayne Palmer and his wife, Marie, of Arvonia, Steven Palmer and his wife, Melissa, of Palmyra, Vincent Dee Palmer and his wife, Ethel, of Charlottesville and Arnold Lee Palmer of Bremo Bluff; 19 grandchildren, Regina, Lorretta, Marvin, Sondra, Robert Lee, Bernard, Wendy, Earl, Anthony, David, Tammy, Joe William Jr., Sentel, Steven, Broadus, Nicole, Nashara, Brian and Shanice; 15 great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2009, at the Cloverdale Baptist Church in Bremo Bluff with graveside at the church cemetery.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2009, at the Colbert Funeral Home in Bremo Bluff.
The family will receive friends anytime at the residence.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Regina austin
November 11, 2020
We miss you Grandpa!!
November 17, 2009
To the Palmer Family. i'm sorry to hear about the lost of your love one.may the love of god be with you all at this sad time. Florine Burton & Family.
Tom and Janet Woods
November 16, 2009
We worked with Mr. Palmer at FSTC, and loved hear his laughter and his quick wit. We were all blessed by knowing him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
November 16, 2009
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Keith Crosby
November 16, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Edith Napier
November 16, 2009
November 16, 2009
To the Palmer Family,
I was blessed to have the distinct opportunity to have Mr. Palmer as a friend while we worked at FSTC in Charlottesville. He was always a gentleman and a friend. Know that he made FSTC a better place by being the type of person he was and by sharing his smile with everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your lost. However, think of Mr. Palmer and the good times you shared and know that he wants you to be happy.
Edith M. Napier, Arrington, VA
November 16, 2009
Robert Wayne, Marie and The Palmer Family "Be Steadfast,immovable,always abounding in the work of the Lord,knowing that your labor is not invain in the Lord" . 1Corinthians 5:58
You are in our thoughts and Prayers
Shirley J Wynn and Family
Shirley&David&Davain Turner
November 16, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Glover Family
November 16, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Nita Lumpkin
November 16, 2009
What a sweet, gracious, and delightful man. I smile when I think of him, knowing him from when he worked for GSA. He was a friend to many and greatly respected. It was a blessing to know him.
Mack & Ramona Poindexter
November 16, 2009
To the Palmer Family,
We were very sorry to hear about your great loss. Mr. Palmer was a wonderful person. He will always be missed. Our deepest condolences are with you. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
May God bless you, and endow you with his love and care.
November 16, 2009
Grandpa/pop Words cannot express how much I miss you. You was my grandpa/dad, hero, friend and more. I knew one day I would have to face this day but not so soon. Until we meet again. Marbo
Eric & Barbara Carter
November 15, 2009
To Ms. Palmer & Famlily: Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to each of you in your time of grief. I did not see him very often, but when I did, Mr. Palmer was a very pleasant man, and always seem to have a smile on his face. I know that he will be missed dearly by all. We pray that God gives each of you the strength that you will need to endure this difficult time. May you find peace in his memories.
November 15, 2009
We are sorry for your loss May God bless you and your family in time of sorrow Joann Price and James Key
Myra Gunnell-Turner
November 15, 2009
To The Palmer Family,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one, Mr. Palmer. He was a wonderful person and will be truly missed by all.
My father thought alot of Mr. Palmer. He would always refer to him as "Harry Lee" that's my buddy.
May God continue to bless each one of you and hold you close to his heart and soul.
Love,
Myra
Sylvia & Richard Cox
November 14, 2009
To the Palmer family we are very sorry to hear about your lost,may God bless you all.
rev tommy jones
November 14, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mark & Eunice Jones
November 14, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
November 14, 2009
Too Aunt Lou & Family,
Our thoughts are with you and the family at this time. May God continue to bless you and everyone with his graciousness. Love from Brenda, Willie, Shannon & Rhashad Monroe. El Cajon, California
Amy Taylor-Cooper
November 14, 2009
To The Palmer Family
The sorrow of the faithful
is not that of permanent loss,
but the tender sense of sadness
that comes in saying good-bye for now
to someone we love.
May today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfot of God's love.
Ruth Cowan
November 13, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
shirley smith and family
November 13, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Elliott & Violette Bolling
November 13, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheila (WHW) Buggs
November 13, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Lucille (Poindexter) Randolph and Min. Lawrence & Priscilla Henson
November 13, 2009
Our family was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Harry Lee Palmer. To my sister (Priscilla Henson) and I, your father was kind to us and always greeted us when we entered the Exxon Store (down at Ferncliff, VA. where he worked part-time) with a warm smile. We loved to hear his words of wisdom he often shared with us. He truly was a loving and well-respected man. We thank God for allowing him to be a part in our lives. And also... to the family, whom we know very well... May the Lord cover you during the difficult time of bereavement.
Lawanda Tolliver and Family
November 13, 2009
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you during your time of greif. My heart is reaching out to you. For what you’re going through;I’m thinking of you frequently,And praying for you, too.If there’s something I can do,Anything at all,Think of me thinking of you,And don’t hesitate to call.
November 13, 2009
To The Palmer Family (Our Family)
I ask the Lord in my prayers to throw his loving arms around this entire family. I called him Mr. Palmer. This family has great status and respect in our community call Cloverdale and we will miss him greatly. May the family fine comfort in these words taken from St. John 14:1-3
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself: that where I am, there ye may be also.
May the memories bring you comfort and the Love you have for your husband,father,grandfather and friend bring you JOY.
From Diane, and The Armstrong,Anderson Family
Bremo Bluff, Va
Rhonda, Wayne, Elizabeth Lawhorne
November 13, 2009
Loretta and family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Just remember he is an angel looking down on you all now.
Minnie Carter
November 13, 2009
To The Palmer Family:
I was so very sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. God has taken another one of his beautiful rose from his garden to be with him. Continue to hold onto God's hands and he will comfort each of you.
The Carter family
Tynelle, Coley, Christine, and Rosalie Bradley
November 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
LaToya Jackson
November 13, 2009
To The Palmer Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of beaverment. May you find strenght and comfort in the Lord.
Jerry, Servilla, Elizabeth & Jerry Jr. Kidd
November 13, 2009
To All of the Palmer Family:
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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