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Robert Palmer Obituary
He was born on February 15, 1915 in Greenville, Alabama. He was a life long resident of the South Barberton area, known and loved by all that knew him.
Preceded in death by his first wife, Jerusha Ingol Palmer; son, Norman Palmer; daughter, Karen E. Simmons and grandson, Gerald Hargrove; he leaves us to cherish the good times that we shared with him, and to continue to live by example and all that he represented to his four generations. He is survived by daughter, Rose M. Clinton; son, Gerald Palmer; 13 grandchildren (Malinda and Renee); 31 great-grandchildren and a host of great-great- grandchildren.
``We love and honor our father and grandfather'.
Daddy, rest now, you truly were one of the last ``Soldiers' standing of your time. We ``Love You' Daddy!
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Palmer
Leslie Flunoy
February 16, 2011
Daddy,
It was your 95th birthday yesterday 02/15/11. I was weepy all day at work.
I cried briefly, but I told myself that you are in a much better place now.
We celebrated your birthday yesterday privately. I miss you every single day.
Mom sang the Lord's Prayer just for you on your day. I love you Dad forever and always.
Your loving daughter
Miss Leslie Renea Flunoy
Sandra Bonner/Prevost
January 12, 2011
I,Send My Condolences to the Palmer Family.May God Bless You,In this time of Sorrow.
January 6, 2011
Daddy,
I don't really know what to say.
Dad you were an amazing man.
You were the epitomy of what a true Black Man should be.
You were strong, gallant, trustworthy, fair and compassionate.
You were a Humanitarian, Entrepeneur and an Icon.
You were all of that and then some.
You treated me like I was your daughter. I will forever be grateful that you were a part of my life. I love and miss you so much. Words can not express how much. I am in total devastation mode right now.
God is with me everyday. He is gradually strengthening my resolve about your passing.
Daddy, you were one of kind, never to be duplicated. I simply adored you.
I hope to see you again some day. I am going to try my best to live my life right. For now, I bid you a farewell...
Your loving daughter
Miss Leslie Renea Flunoy
January 5, 2011
Dearest Robert
Dearest Husband
To the man that I married November 28, 1981...I am in anguish...I feel as though my heart & soul has been torn out of my body...
You were my best friend and confidante for a very long time...We laughed, we loved, we cried...Very seldom if any that we may have had a disagreement...
You stood by my side when I was sick and couldn't take care of myself...It was only natural that I did for you what you have continuously done for me...
Robert I loved you til the very end...No one knew that we shared the ultimate bond...You were my soul mate and I loved you for treating Renea like she was your own...
It takes a very special & unique man to take on the responsibility of an already made family, but you did...I would have walked to the ends of the earth for you...But of course, you always knew that...
No one can or will never taint what you and I shared over the years...I will continue to love you until my last breath...I love you Robert and it was my very welcomed pleasure to have had you for all of those years as my husband...I will continue to say the Lord's Prayer out loud because I shared that with you everyday...Goodnight my love...
Your loving wife
Mrs Lorraine Rose Palmer
Erma Shinholster
December 24, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Johnnie & Melanie Green
December 24, 2010
Rosie,Renee,Fred,Duke &
(The Palmer Family)
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father,grandfather,great-grandfather, loved one.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
God Bless
BARBERTONIAN
December 23, 2010
To the Palmer Family,
Bob was truly a wonderful man. Through the years Bob's Cafe has remained an land mark any our little city. You can go anywere and if you mention you are from Barberton, they will say is Bob's Cafe still open, his burgers were the best and there was a time when his place was so respectable because he would not have any rif raff going on or around his place. Years ago people would put on there finest just to go to "BOB'S". The small juke box had all the latest music. He was our Black ICON and he will truly be missed. Rest "BOB" you truly was a wonderful and a true ICON for us.
Marietta (Perky) Hollis-Marsh
December 22, 2010
To The Palmer Family,
My prayers and thoughts go out to each of you. Bob will be truely missed by all that knew him.
May God comfort you and get you through this time.
With my greatest sympathy,
December 22, 2010
December 22, 2010
Rose and Gerald my Husband and I extend our deepest Sympathy to you and your Family. Bob will be truly missed by so many people. We will continue praying for the family.
Rev. Homer H. and Mary Anne Williams
Akron, Ohio
Henrietta Johnson-Jones
December 21, 2010
To the Family of Robert Palmer: My prayers are with you in this moment of saddness.Be encouraged for joy will cometh in the morning light. Ms. Henrietta Johnson-Jones
The Robertson's
December 21, 2010
To the family:
Be encouraged....A long life lived well!!! You fought a good fight Mr. Palmer. So many wonderful memories at Bob's Cafe. Our condolences to all of you.
Mary clinton-eiland
December 21, 2010
Daddy you was the best grandfather and father anyone could ask for in this world. Thank you for all you done for me and my kids I will love you forever and heaven just became a better place with you in it.
December 21, 2010
Mrs Palmer
Know that you all are in our thoughts & prayers,
Sue
Parkview Infusion Center Staff
Carmen Bibbs-Crawford
December 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ruth moss
December 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lanise Ferguson
December 21, 2010
He will truely be miss I can remember when I was a lil girl my Father Tommie use to take me in the bar and Bob would always give me a grape soda. And those bob burgers were always the best. He will truely be missed. Your Family is in my prayers. God Bless
Keith & Robyn Neloms
December 21, 2010
To the Palmer Family, our deepest sympathy to you in your loss of a great man. Our thoughts and prayers with you and may god keep his loving arms around you always!!
Charlene (Pinky) Wright
December 21, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 21, 2010
To All The Palmer Family,
Uncle Robert was a true gentleman and is going to be missed by everyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him.
We will always remember sitting in the resturant and ordering his fantastic cheeseburgers and fries while he and Peter would spend hours talking about old times and cars.
We are sure the two of them will again have those famous conversations for hours to come.
We love you very much.
Beth, Joe, Andy and Lee (Butter)
Malinda M. Palmer Powell
December 21, 2010
Dear Daddy,
I had a hard time putting my goodbye together. I have sat back and let myself relive the beautiful life that I had with You and Mama. Daddy it would take a lifetime to Thank You for all that you both did for Me and Renee. We were truly blessed to have Grandparents that loved us unconditionally! I relived the stories, the jokes, the many talks about life, and most of all, just the many years that we were part of Bob's Cafe, and the priceless memories that are in my heart forever! Now your journey has come to the end of the road, but it turned into a Legacy that you leave behind in all of us. So when I say REST now Daddy, I mean that, you lived a good life and you were truly loved by us all. Rest those tired legs, that walked many miles running the Bar. Rest in a place that has no worry, no pain, just "Walk Around Heaven" all day!
I love you!
Your Oldest Granddaughter!
Marcia (Marc), Twanna & Skip (Melina) Askew
December 21, 2010
To the family,
You all are in our thoughts & prayers. May you find comfort in knowing that your father/grandfather is now resting with the Lord.
God Bless you all
Marilyn Holly-Hayward
December 21, 2010
Remembering a true icon of the Barberton area, Mr. BOB Palmer and the good times that were had at, his establishment, may your family reflect on the good times shared with beloved family member.
Neighbor
December 21, 2010
The loss of someone so close, so dear, is difficult to bear. may the God of tender mercies who strengthens us in our trials and hardships sustain you at this most difficult time. 2 Cor 1:3,4
December 21, 2010
To Palmer Family we send our condolences and our heart goes out to you in your time of grief.
Love your Cousin Delores(Pugh)Byrd & Family
Aldoria Williams & Family
December 20, 2010
Our sincere condolences to the Palmer family. Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.
Browns & Mason & Watkins Family
December 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MARGARET& JAMES ROBERTS
December 20, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sue McCulty
December 20, 2010
To the Palmer family, I met your dad when I was doing his book keeping at Haramis and Roe. What a wonderful man you were. So kind, always smiling even when you really didn't have a reason to, and so polite. He was a very kind and gentle man, we all need to step back and thank the lord that he touched our lives. I will miss you Mr. Palmer. Until we meet again my friend i will keep you alive in my memories.
JASYMN COOPER
December 20, 2010
YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Floyd Frye Sr.
December 20, 2010
To the Palmer Family as our love ones leaves hold to the memories we cherish.
Shataun Hardy
December 20, 2010
Fred,Latoya,and family I pray that God will give you all strength during this diffilcult time.May your memories bring you comfort.
Jill Cole-McMillan
December 20, 2010
To the family May God comfort you all during your time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Virgil Varner
December 20, 2010
Rest in peace Bob. On behalf of all the Musicians you let do their thing at your place, May God bless you and your Family....You was a good Man.. Thanks Bob.
Kathi Perdu
December 20, 2010
Family, my cousins. You are in my thoughts and prayers
NANNIE BROADDUS WELBY CHARLES & FAMILY
December 20, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF ROBERT PALMER,
YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
MARVA BROADDUS
December 20, 2010
FRED, TOYA AND THE PALMER FAMILY,
YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS, GRANDAD IS THE BEST THING NEXT TO DAD AND HE HAS A SPECIAL LOVE FOR YOU AND YOU FOR HIM, CHERISH THIS MEMORY TO GET YOU THRU THIS TIME OF SORROW.
LOVE YOU BOTH!!!
SMOOCHES
Tammy Skipper
December 20, 2010
To Jerri and the Palmer Family
May God comfort you all during your time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ella Frances Harden-Veal
December 20, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Kathy Hood & Family
December 20, 2010
Melinda, Rose, Palmer Family
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. GOD Bless.
Rhoden Memorial Home
December 20, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Robert & Tiffany Palmer
December 19, 2010
We would like to express our deep condolences during this time of great sadness. Daddy's presence will be truely missed and his legacy will never be forgotten! May you rest in peace in heaven with your ever loving daughter Karen Elaine Simmons!! We love you!!
December 19, 2010
To Jerri & Jerone & The Entire Palmer Family. I Am So Sorry To Hear About The Loss Of Your Dear Grandfather. I Remember Going To His Restaurant When Jerri & I Worked Together In Barberton. He Was A Very Nice And Kind Man. May God Give You All Peace & Comfort During The Very Difficult Time. You Are All In My Thoughts & Prayers. God Bless You.
March & Barbara Ferguson
December 19, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Gregory Skipper and Family
December 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cherrian Jones
December 19, 2010
So sorry to hear of Mr. Palmer's passing. Let us go to God's Word,
“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”
(2 Cor. 5:8). Keeping you all in my prayers.
Gloria J. Lewis
December 19, 2010
Sis my prayers are with you during this difficult time. God will give you the strength to get through this. May God bless and keep you and the entire family. Love you.
GAYLE & EDDIE BROWN
December 19, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Diane Palmer
December 19, 2010
Bob, you were a great father-in-law, I enjoyed our talks; you will be greatly missed and forever in my heart. I love you much.
Jerusha (Jerri) Palmer
December 19, 2010
Daddy, I want to be the first to acknowledge your greatness, you are an ICON and will always be an icon in your families eyes. You have done great things for your family and the community and you will be missed dearly. I love you very much R.I.P. Daddy.
Trinka Saafir & family
December 19, 2010
May GOD be with the family during this very difficult time. We will be keeping you in our prayers and remembering the good times we had at BOB's.
Sheila Hooks-Swan
December 19, 2010
Bob, you will be dearly missed. You meant a lot to a lot of people. More than you will ever know.
December 18, 2010
good times were had by all,i will remember always.
Carolyn {PALMER) Fields
December 17, 2010
Sorry to hear of my cousin "BOB" passing . " Now" he has gone to a better place. May "GOD" hold my family close together in this time of sorrow. He will always be remembered in my heart of his kind words, smiles. and the understanding love he had for me!
DEBRA KING HUTCHINSON & KING FAMILY
December 17, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived
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