George Melvin Palmer

Reverend Palmer was always such a comforting presence in my life. I can't remember any difficult time when he wasn't there for my family. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. May his family take comfort in knowing what a warm welcome he must have received in Heaven. I know that my mom, for one, was overjoyed to see him again. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Palmer family. I have many happy memories of Rev. Palmer, especially from Bible School as a young child. Even though our family moved from Greensboro many years ago, we still kept in touch with him, especially through other members of our family.

Dr. Palmer (Mel as he prefered to be called) was a inspirational part of my life and my family. What a fine man, father, friend and a true man of God. He will be missed by many. He was always there for our family. I will hold dear the memories that I was fortunate enough to share with him. Our love goes out to the family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers as we share with you in the loss. Love, Lee Leonard and Family.

Pat femi and myself wish you and your family the best.

J D & Femi Quakenbush

I lost one of my very best friends on Friday. Reverend Palmer was my pastor and good buddy my whole life. He was my minister while growing up in Greensboro and attending Peace United Church of Christ. He married me and Bruton. He blessed and baptized both of my boys into the Christian faith. Now he is well forever and has no more sickness or pain. I will miss him so very much because he loved me know matter what. He was always there for me and my family. Prayers,love and peace to his wonderful wife, Pat and the rest of his family.

"Well done, good and faithful servant, Mel Palmer!" God will honor and reward those of His servants who have spent their time on earth wisely, working continually to further His kingdom. Well done!

Love, Jean Ann

Rev. Palmer was such big part of my life. I grew up with him at Peace Church and those were some of the happiest years of my life. I still remember in Confirmation Class when Kent Phillips moved the clock up 15 minutes so we'd get out early. And who can forget "John Jacob Jingle-Heimer Smith, his name is my name, too." My hearts go out to all you, Mrs. Palmer, Lynn, David and Carol. I've never found another minister nor another church like Rev. Palmer and Peace.

Mrs. Palmer, Lynn, David, Carol and family - My thoughts and prayers are wtih you all. Dr. Palmer was so very much a part of my life from my baptism, growing as a Christian and just being there as a friend as I became an adult. He was one of a kind and so very, very special to so many. My deepest condolences to you all.

I remember Rev. Palmer coming to Mt. Hope Church one Sunday and preaching. He was so funny. I remember a story about a frog in a bucket that was drowning and he said something like you can drown or you can keep swimming and give it all you can. He went on to say the frog at the end did not drown but was sitting on a pad of butter. The frog had moved around swimming so long that he had churned the milk in to butter. That was probably 30 or more years ago. He was so cool. I think about him when I go by Peace Church.

I can still hear Dr. Palmer saying "Happy Sunday!" and remember many bird in the box lessons he shared with the youth every Sunday. I am blessed that he not only baptized me, but was also there to see me get married and many things in between. I thank God for allowing him to be a part of our lives for so many years. My love to the family,
Kelley Harmon Perkins