HENRY E. "CHIP" PALMER

PALMER, HENRY E. 'CHIP'
Henry E. 'Chip' Palmer, 69, of Summerfield, FL passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. Chip was born in Tampa, FL. He is the son of Whitfield and the late Polly Palmer. He grew up in Ocala, and was known for his sweet nature and easy-going attitude. He had a life-long passion for aviation, fishing and was a voracious reader. Chip excelled at school. He graduated from FSU '73 with a dual major in Economics and Finance. Chip continued his education, earning a MS in Health Physics from UF '89. In 2004, he earned an MBA from West Texas A&M University continuing his lifelong learning.
In work, Chip enjoyed a long career in the field of health physics beginning as part of the accident response team at Three Mile Island. This led him to Amarillo, TX and the Pantex Plant where he worked for nearly 20 years. As Senior Health Physicist, he was instrumental in the process to dismantle nuclear weapons. Chip retired in 2007 moving back to Florida and eventually landing in Summerfield. He made many friends at Spruce Creek through clubs and playing cards.
He was predeceased by his mother, Polly M. Palmer.
Survivors include his son, Michael E. Palmer of Gainesville, FL; his father, Whit Palmer (Diane) of Ocala, FL; siblings, Margaret Palmer Parks, Whit Palmer, III, Susie Klein (Randy), and Martin Palmer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Chip will also be missed by his faithful canine companion, 'Coco.'
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470 (352)-629-7171. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.hiers-baxley.com. Memorial donations can be made to the English Springer Rescue Association, www.springerrescue.org, or Hospice of Marion County.