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1936
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2020
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Jerry Palmer Obituary
He was born on November 6, 1936 to the late Travis and Martha Katherine McMillan Palmer in Booneville, MS. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Sue McCombs Palmer; brother Marion Lynn Palmer of W. Monroe, LA; children Jerry Lynn(Colin) Patterson of Batesville, Susan Molsbee of Conway, Sheila (Bruce) Harrod of Conway, Charles (Eilish) Palmer of Conway, Kathy (Jimmy) Hutchison of Bristol, WI , Beverly McCollum of New Albany, MS; grandchildren, Sarah Beth (Dustin) Berry, Savannah Palmer, Jackson Palmer, Natalie Patterson, Grant Patterson, Emma Harrod, Lily Harrod, Mary Katelyn Molsbee, Olivia Molsbee , Todd (Courtney) Hutchinson, Jason Hutchinson, Tyler McCollum, Tanner (Cheyenne) McCollum, Tate McCollum and his great and great-great grandkids. In addition to his parents, he is pre-deceased by his brothers, Tommy Travis Palmer and Robert Kendrick Palmer.
Jerry had many careers and retirements throughout his life including the United States Air Force where he served 20 years as an avionics instrument technician/specialist. Upon retiring, he began a long career in residential home construction and remodeling when he established Palmer Construction. During his retirement from home construction, he worked as a painter and then a cabinetmaker because retirement meant something a little different to him than most. He also managed to build a little bit of furniture for family as well.
In his spare time, Jerry was an avid gardener and grew some of the best tomatoes in Faulkner County. The rest of his garden was equally amazing but those home-grown tomatoes will be remembered as his legacy to family, friends and others that were lucky enough to receive a garden care package.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 9am, Friday July 10th at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway
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Ann Nyberg
July 11, 2020
Prayers of peace and comfort to the loved ones of Jerry Palmer. I thought highly of Jerry and listened intently when he spoke. A wealth of knowledge shared at a moment's notice. A fine family stems from Jerry and Sue and may it continue thoughout all generations. We'll meet again one day dear friend and neighbor.
Nancy Smith
July 9, 2020
He certainly made an impression on my sister, Ann Nyberg because she sent me his obituary and I can understand why after reading it. He sounds like a person one is blessed to know, a good example to all who had the pleasure of his company. A decent and very engaging man who shared his healthy interest with those he loved + was acquainted with. A man who certainly made his mark in this world and will live long in the memories of those who have been left behind. They will become better people having been part of his life. I am happy my sister encountered this fine man + his family. May God's blessings continue falling on good soil so that you all produce a multitude of good fruit like Jerry! nancy smith, Strafford, NH
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