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1937
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2013
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James Palmer Obituary
Waynesville - James Robert "Bob" Palmer, age 76, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Memorial Campus Mission Hospital.
A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Charlie Judson and Wilda McElroy Palmer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five brothers, Fred, Jud, Sam, Wayne and Neil Palmer. He retired from Dayco with 30 years of service. Bob was honorary mayor of Cataloochee Valley, where he enjoyed camping and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially getting to play Santa Claus at Christmas. His boy's were his pride and joy. Bob was also a Dale Earnhardt and an avid Tuscola Football fan.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sarah Hyatt Palmer; four sons, Robert "Greg" Palmer of Waynesville; James "Jimbo" Palmer and his wife, Sherri, of Waynesville; Jeffery Alan Palmer and his wife, Polly, of Waynesville and Chase Landon Palmer and his wife, Jessica, of Waynesville; two sisters, Edith Mull of Waynesville and Carolyn Robinson of Canton; seven grandchildren, Nan, Cassie, Mike, Tyler, Dustin, Chris and Mike and five great-grandchildren, Chloé, Peyton, Oliviah, Norah and Elainah.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2013 in the Waynesville Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with Reverend Jason Queen officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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July 14, 2013
Dear Carolyn, Edith Ellen and extended family: I was shocked and saddened to learn of Bob's passing. So many years have passed since we all walked to Lake Junaluska school together. The pictures of Bob in his youth, your mom, dad and other family members brought many fond memories of our families growing up in the same neighborhood. I know that Bob lived a wonderful life and left behind a beautiful legacy in his great family. Thank you for sharing the pictures.
Patsy Ray
Phyllis & Mike Plemmons
July 8, 2013
Jeff and POlly and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying that God will be with you during this difficult time.
Mac and Judy Sutton
July 6, 2013
Jeff and Polly, So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you.
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