Mr. Palmer was born August 8, 1962, in Missouri. He was a graduate of Nanih Waiya High School, and was a mental health specialist at Diamond Grove in Louisville. He was a member of Crystal Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, C. V. Palmer.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda Konrick Palmer; a daughter, Starlett Pettie of Ackerman; a son, Joshua David Palmer of Louisville; his mother, Carolyn Miller Palmer of Louisville; a sister, Patricia Kemp of Louisville; a brother, Clyde Palmer of Lousville; two grandchildren, Ian Joseph Pettie and Christian David Smith; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Trea Gordon, Tyler Gordon, Chris Hemphill, Doug Rogers, Bart Chancellor, and Jason Pettie.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.