Keith Forest Palmer Sr.
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surrounded by family and friends on September 28, 2025. Keith was born on June 22,
1971, in Lynn, Massachusetts, to Elmer "Al" and Betty Palmer.
Keith had a personality that was larger than life and an even bigger heart. He was a
great Dad and Papa. He passed down his wisdom to his children and taught many
valuable lessons. He always made sure to include everyone and made sure no one
ever felt left out. He made friends wherever he went; no one was a stranger to him. He
was a man of many talents and enjoyed hobbies such as woodworking, golfing, riding
his motorcycle, working on muscle cars, coaching football, off-roading adventures, drag
races, camping, darts & billiards, home projects (a true craftsman of all trades), and so
much more. He loved grilling out while enjoying his favorite beer, Samuel Adams. He
enjoyed cooking and was well known for his famous chili and cheese dip. He enjoyed
hosting "Party at the Palmers" for any occasion, but especially for Superbowl Sunday
and the Fourth of July. Keith was a 1989 graduate of Astronaut High School in Titusville,
FL.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Palmer, of Leesburg, FL; siblings, Steven D. (Susan)
Palmer of Stanwood, WA, and Joleen M. Palmer of Leesburg, FL; and beloved
significant other, Sunshine Kann of Bloomington Springs, TN. He is also survived by his
former spouse, Leeann M. Palmer of El Paso, IL, and their children, Courtney L. (Will)
Moore of El Paso, IL, Brandon P. (Brandee) Rutkowski of Normal, IL, Brittney L.
(Steven) Skrzypczynski of El Paso, IL, Chad A. G. Worthington of Bloomington, IL, Keith
'Kejay' F. (McKenzie) Palmer Jr. of Crossville, TN, Kody M. (Amanda) Palmer of Eureka,
IL, and Keilee M. A. (Hayden) Clements of Normal, IL; and by his nine grandchildren:
Aiden, Braven, Maverick, Wyatt, Londyn, Teagan, Kennedy, Mak, and Kody Jr.; and was
preceded in death by his father, Elmer "Al" Forest Palmer, Jr.
Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 931-268-1550
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