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Kenneth Palmer Obituary
Kenneth Dean Palmer, of Robert, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born on Monday, March 7, 1938, in De Kalb, Mississippi, the son of the late Clarence Palmer and the late Lillie Crocker.
Kenneth is survived by his Wife of 66 years, Martha Jean Palmer, sons, Jeff Palmer and wife, Sharman Taylor and Keith Palmer and wife, Pam Wells, 2 Granddaughters, Brittany and Lacey, and 2 great-grandchildren, Waylon and Cain.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lillie Palmer.
A Graveside Service will be held at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, 908 Western Ave., Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Friday at 2:00 pm, with Bro. Randy Ray officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula.
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