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Zachary Palmer Obituary

Zachary Palmer

Zachary Palmer, Baltimore, Maryland died November 27th at Gilcrist Hospice Center in Baltimore. The son of Margaret L. Neeley and the late D.Richard Palmer of Denver, Colorado. As a 1975 Leon High School grad, Zach had many friends and close associations in the North Florida area. Employed by NSA, Maryland-Washington D.C as an Infrastructural Engineer, some signature projects include the U.S Bio-Nuelear Science Experimental Complex at Fort Detrick, restoration of the U.S Naval Academy, Annapolis and lead coordinator in design/development of Maryland forensic labs. Member of U.S Coast Guard and avid sailor. With his boat building skills, recently designed and built a thirty-four foot cabin cruiser christened "The Buster" affectionately named for his maternal grandfather. He leaves his dearest wife Sharon Sessaman and a loving family. Memorial Services were held at Rosedale Gardens,Maryland.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Dec. 8, 2013.

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Judy Gairns

March 18, 2014

I remember Zach from my Jr. High days, and I remember the fire he survived. So sad to see his passing, my condolences to his family and to his friends.

Jerry Nugent

March 17, 2014

Had many great times w/Zach ( and Cliff Mansfield) back in the Leon High days....wishing the best for his family.

Cliff Mansfield

March 17, 2014

I have just been notified about Zack's passing. My condolences and heart felt sorrow to the entire family. I'm so glad to had known him - we experienced so much hard times when young. I do thank God that I was able to contact him and speak with him. He was so proud of his family.

Cliff

Danielle Palmer

February 20, 2014

Love You Daddy and Miss You.

Andie Zimmerman/Marchand

December 16, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of Zack. He was such a nice guy, fun and witty. He called me "goldilocks" in school..he and Cliff Mansfield were a pair!...I've never forgotten him. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Cindy (Jones) Jacobs

December 9, 2013

I went to school with Zach, and also skating at the Armory when we were both quite young. What a wonderful guy he was - I remember him fondly. So sorry to hear of his passing. God bless to the family.

Sonya Sims Stanley

December 9, 2013

I went to middle school with Zachary and everyone liked him very much. I am sorry to hear of his passing. My heart goes out to his family. Sonya Sims Stanley

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