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Leslie Cosby
December 11, 2020
Mr. Palmer was an amazingly giving kind, brilliant man who helped many people including my family. Many years ago, my husband was hurt on the job and was unable to work. He gave my family a place to live and food to eat. I do not know how my 2 boys, my husband and I would have survived without Mr. Palmer’s help. Mr. Palmer was determined to save our home, help my husband get well and help our family get back on our feet. With much work, he was successful. Many years later my husband died, my sons were grown and I fell on hard times again. I had nowhere to turn and I remembered Mr. Palmer. When I found him, he was like an angel. His home was almost filled with others he was helping, but he found a place for me. He took my case, helped me get well and found a permanent place for me to live that I can afford. My life and countless others are much better because of the selfless acts of Mr. Palmer. I know Mr. Palmer is an angel in heaven now reaping the rewords of his earthly life well lived.
Love Leslie Cosby , client and friend
Mike Haight
November 4, 2020
Respectfully to Bobby's family,
As Bobby's dentist I count myself as a good friend of forty plus years. My prayers to all of you in this closing time.
Respectfully,
Mike Haight
Bertie Jenkins
October 31, 2020
Maria, Caroline and family. Please know that we are continuing to pray for all of you. Mr. Bobby was a fine man. We will not be able to attend your Dad’s Celebration of Life Service. Marcie and I are in the mountains. Bertie Jenkins
Rader Jackson
August 12, 2020
Good-bye old friend. Maybe we can meet upstairs and again rap about our good fun times. Rader Jackson
Julia Bickham LeBlanc
August 11, 2020
Deepest sympathy. Great memories of his mother. We are distantly related to the Ellis family.
Cynthia & George Orgeron
August 8, 2020
Mr. Robert was very instrumental in helping find the history of our old house here in Ponchatoula. At one time his parents live in our house. He was also helpful in finding some of the millwork and doors that were originally in our home. He brought family members and friends to visit as we were renovating. Mr. Robert was one of the friendliest people to welcome us to Ponchatoula. We send our condolences to the family.
Joe and Hilda Treviño
July 23, 2020
Maria, Caroline, Julie, and Alyssa, We will miss your soft-spoken, smiling father who shared his loving and kind heart with you, his family, friends, and all of us. We will treasure his memories and always glance at the awesome family photos we have in our family room and albums. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and we remember the times he visited Omar, Julie, Adriana and Gabby and we were fortunate to be present in Chino Hills and watch him play board games in the dining area especially Scrabble and checkers. He also entertained us playing the keyboard, and we most certainly enjoyed sharing meals at Omar and Julie's home and of course having dinner at local restaurants. Prayers are being sent to you for healing. We pray that our Almighty Father grants him eternal peace as he departs on his journey to God's Heavenly Kingdom. Hugs and kisses to all of you. Joe and Hilda Treviño, Laredo, Texas.
Sherry Reeve
July 22, 2020
Enjoyed having your dad as our next door neighbor for almost 20 years. He was a kind, intelligent man. I know you all will miss him.
Mark, Bertie and Marcie Jenkins
July 22, 2020
Maria, Caroline and family,
Mark, Marcie and I are thinking of you all during this time of loss. Prayers are being sent for your comfort and healing. Remember his big, beautiful smile.
Chuck E. Tate
July 21, 2020
No man has ever lived with more compassion for the less fortunate. And he leaves for his family treasures of immense value that could not have been purchased for any price: his memories, and his good name.
Janice Bullock
July 21, 2020
To
Maria plamer your daddy was a wonderful person was a wonderful person very loving and so kind I would never ever forget him and so thankful for the things that he done for me he'll always be in my heart I will always miss him . Love you all Janice Bullock
Janice Bullock
July 21, 2020
Love you Mr.Robret Palmer thank you for everything.love and miss you.
Joan Churchill
July 20, 2020
I am sorry for your loss, dear Palmer clan. Caroline brought me to meet your dad in 1986, and I thought he was a character out of a Mark Twain novel. And I didn't even know of all of his tremendous generosity. I am glad that he as able to live a long and fulfilling life, creating better conditions for so many people. I know Caroline loved him dearly. Rest In Peace, well deserved.
With his daughters and grandchildren. Palmer Palooza August 2013, Port Townsend, WA
Alyssa Bowser
July 20, 2020
Dana Palmer
July 20, 2020
I am thinking of you all and offer my prayers. I met your dad just once at the VA Film Festival, which he seemed to enjoy. Sounds like he lived a productive, long life. May you find peace in your shared remembrances of him.
July 20, 2020
Caroline, Maria, Julie and Alyssa..sorry for your loss. I have found memories of our families spending time together. I pray for your comfort in this time of sorrow.
Love to all,
Dallas Johnson, Jr.
"Bubba"
Suzanne Patrick
July 20, 2020
I cherish so many fun childhood memories running in and out of y'alls yellow home in Ponchatoula... I can still hear the screen door slam behind us! Your daddy was such a kind, gentle man with such a sweet spirit and beautiful smile. Praying God's grace over all of you and that HE fill that empty place in your heart with precious memories in the days ahead. Much love- Suzanne Hooker Patrick
Margie (Lindsey) and Anthony Lascaro
July 20, 2020
Maria, Caroline, Julie and Alyssa - we are so sorry to hear about Mr. Bobby. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Cookie Currier Coxwell
July 20, 2020
All things came flashing back when you, Caroline and your parents lived next door to my parents and my siblings. Crazy crazy times but good times for all. Mom loved when Julie entered the picture. Unfortunately I was not around. May God bless all of you.
Sarah Johnson
July 20, 2020
Caroline, Maria, Julie and 'Lyssa,
Your dad was such a sweet, funny, sensitive and caring man. I'm very sorry for your loss. May God bless you, and may His Holy Spirit comfort you.
In sympathy and love,
Bob & Ginger Landry
July 19, 2020
Maria & Family,
Bob and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Mr. Bobby. Our prayers are with you.
Connie Vessier
July 19, 2020
Maria and family...my sincere sympathy
Huey P Duncan
July 19, 2020
Robert handled my Loan when I moved to Amite. RIP
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