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Obituary For Walter Palmer
A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
Mt. Walter Thomas Palmer, II, age 103, Macon, North Carolina departed this life on Monday, August 5, 2024 at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, Virginia.
Memorial Services will be conducted on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 12noon, in the sanctuary of Jordan Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1683 Wise Five Forks Road, Macon, NC 27551. The Reverend Rickie Bell, Pastor will officiate.
He leaves to cherish his memory: three children, Walter Palmer III, Debra Palmer and Donald Palmer; six grandchildren, Jasmine, Walter IV, Lilly, Savannah, Darius and Jada; one sister, Mary Leonard (age 102); along with a huge circle of nieces, nephews, cousin, church family and friends.
There will be no public viewing.
I tell myself that God gave my children many gifts- spirit beauty, intelligence, the capacity to make friends and to inspire respect. There was only one gift he held back- length of life.
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Mona Peel sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Walter Palmer - August 15, 2024
Our deepest condolences. Rest in power uncle Thomas.
Love, Mona, Keyondra, Kayonna Peel
portia northrup sent Beautiful Dreams for Walter Palmer - August 14, 2024
With deepest sympathy, Portia Northrup
Pink Tribute Spray was sent for Walter Palmer - August 10, 2024
Keith Taylor, salesman at Boyd Automotive in Oxford, N.C. I met Mr. Palmer 20 plus years ago. I sold him vehicles over the years. We developed a relationship beyond salesman and client. We spoke regularly. His famous opening statement to our conversation was, " I am doing pretty good for an old man!" I never head him complain. He was always speaking about his family. I will miss our conversations. Thanks Mr. Palmer for the memories and our time together!
Uncle Thomas, I've just learned that you had moved to "another residential area" on Aug 5, 2024. This time, it's out of town in a place with such an "elevated and gorgeous view" you could only imagine, and with incredible neighbors that words are too inadequate to describe. Plus, this time, you have "a permanent address." Yet, somehow, my heart is saddened by the news. In the past few years, I've not been able to visit you as I used to and loved to do and I really missed those visits. However, I will always remember you, think of you and speak of you with fond remembrances of your kindness, thoughtfulness, great smile, huge laughter and of course your legendary gift of hospitality. May your family, including children (my cousins) Walter-III, Debra and Donald and your sister (Aunt) Mary receive some comfort in knowing that your huge circle of love speaks and spoke volumes. As does this circle, we too now "have a friend in high places" – you, my 103 years Uncle Thomas! Peace! Your niece Hattie B. Hockaday, hubby Al and our children Abbe, Kirk and Shawn Hockaday
Mr. Palmer was a very knowledgeable man. I really enjoyed listening to him. Praying for his family. AB Green
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