Davis Palmer

1953 - 2010

Davis Currier Palmer, 57, passed Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. Memorial service: was 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, at Fellowship United Methodist Church in Trophy Club. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Roanoke Food Pantry or the Children’s Advocacy Center of Denton County. Davis was born June 1, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, to Charles Jr. and Dannette Davis Palmer. He graduated from Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio, received his undergraduate degree from Miami of Ohio and received his graduate degree from Ohio State University. Davis moved to the Dallas area to work for EDS. He married Kathy Parmley and once they started their family, they made Trophy Club their home. He was an active member in his community. Students and families throughout the area will benefit from the legacy he has left through his service to the Northwest ISD School Board for 13 years. He served two terms as president of the board and was privileged to present diplomas to his children, Zach and Kali, upon their graduation. In addition, he served the Roanoke Food Pantry, Boy Scout Troop 328, various athletic teams and other local charities. Davis was a loving husband and father; his family was his pride and joy. He was devoted to his family and friends and he loved sharing with them special time at "The Lake," his passion for football, especially THE Ohio State Buckeyes, and his extensive knowledge and love of music. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and mother-in-law, Carolyn Hill Parmley. Davis had extremely fond memories of his grandparents, Ralph and Dorothy Davis ... there are not many people that have not heard Davis tell a story about his wonderful grandparents that he loved dearly. Survivors: He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kathy; son, Zach; daughter, Kali; brother, Charles Palmer III and wife, Marty; stepmother for many years, Janet Palmer; father-in-law, Kenneth Parmley; sisters-in-law, Kristi SoRelle and husband, Don, and Tricia DeJonge and husband, Bob; nephews and nieces, Chuck IV, Dan, Loren, Carly, Jeff, Brad; and many friends.