Horace Phillip Palmer was born on July 26, 1961, to Andrew and Ophelia Palmer of Sanford, NC, and he transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Horace is preceded in death by sister Carol Taitt, brother Cleveland Palmer, and son Brandon McLean.
Horace attended Campbell University, where he studied and developed his love of music. His US Army intelligence expertise launched his 30+ year professional career in Information Technology and Computer Networking, worldwide.
Horace loved people and people loved Horace. Raised on a farm with seven older, doting siblings and numerous cousins in the close-knit Tempting community with its own church and community center, he learned and lived the value of love, family, respect, friendship, responsibility, and the importance of God. He became a man who never met a stranger and could easily strike up a conversation on just about any topic from organic farming to logistics of setting up a data center. An ardent family man, Horace enjoyed traveling with his wife, spending time with family, and especially loved being “Pop-Pop” to his granddaughters, whom he cherished.
When he wasn’t with family, Horace applied his God-given talents to edifying the body of Christ by promoting Christian growth. Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned…people will never forget how you made them feel.” Indeed, Horace made people feel valued through his steadfast attention, infectious smile, hearty laughter, free help and knowledge, and spiritual light. Sunday School and Bible Study students felt enlightened through his teachings. College students felt rooted in a caring church through his Young Adult Outreach ministry. The local Unhoused community felt valued as Horace fed them God’s word, individually. The congregation felt the Holy Spirit as he belted out songs, played his tambourine, and clapped as he led Praise & Worship Service.
Horace is survived by his loving wife of twenty-eight years, Lynette Palmer, daughter Angelica (Darnell) Spann, son Joshua Palmer, brothers Barry Palmer, Raynard (Helena) Palmer, Andrew (Gloria) Palmer, sisters Morcia (Oliver) Minor, and Miriam Palmer, granddaughters Ryan and Dallas Spann, and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will miss him dearly.
Horace was a champion of the underdog. We find comfort in knowing that his legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared with us, and the sweet memories that we will cherish forever.
Public viewing: 12:00 - 6:00 pm on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay - Varina, NC 27526.
Visitation: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Poplar Springs Christian Church in Raleigh, NC.
Funeral will be held 12:00 pm on, February 1, 2025, at Poplar Springs Christian Church, 6115 Old Stage Road in Raleigh, NC.
Burial: Tempting Congregational Church Cemetery, 398 Tempting Church Road in Sanford, NC 27330.
Anu planted 10 trees in memory of Horace Palmer . - February 01, 2025
Gloria A Palmer sent The Peace Lily for Horace Palmer - February 01, 2025
Norma J Clemons sent Classic Funeral Flower Basket for Horace Palmer - January 31, 2025
Anandkumar Chanchlani planted 18 trees in memory of Horace Palmer . - January 30, 2025
Anandkumar Chanchlani sent The Peace Lily for Horace Palmer - January 30, 2025
HCLTech family sent Pink Tribute Spray for Horace Palmer - January 30, 2025
Melissa Baker sent Red and White Handled Basket for Horace Palmer - January 29, 2025
Nathaniel Washington sent The Peace Lily for Horace Palmer - January 28, 2025
Stevie Scott sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Horace Palmer - January 27, 2025
Lesa Jones sent Traditional Floor Basket for Horace Palmer - January 25, 2025
We are devastated to hear of Horace's passing.He was a wonderful man and friend who loved everyone. May God bless you with a lifetime of memories to comfort you. We are blessed to have known him.
My most sincere condolences to the Palmer Family. Horace was indeed a wonderful gentleman who was a bold soldier for Christ. His wit, charm, and intelligence was so notable at Poplar Springs Christian Church. I thank God we were allowed to know him and to have him share his great works with us. God bless you all.
To Lynette and the Palmer family, our prayers of sympathy are with you during this time of bereavement. May God wrap his comforting arms around you all .
Please accept our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
I'm deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our beloved colleague, Horace Palmer.
Your legacy can't be replaced. The passion, subject knowledge, and cheerfulness you brought to every interaction will be missed forever.
Dear Palmer family, please accept my deepest condolences. Horace Palmer's legacy and lovely memories will be cherished forever. - KP
We are so sadden about the passing of Brother Horace! He was a great representative of Christ. His love for the people and young adults of Poplar Springs was unmatched! His spirit still resides with us. Thank you to the Palmer family for sharing Horace with us! May GOD continue to comfort each of you each and every day!
We offer our deepest condolences to Lynette and the family.May God's love be a shoulder to you in this season of loss.
Praying for comfort and peace for the Palmer family.
My sincere condolences to the entire Palmer family, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. we here in Sanford will continue to lift the family up in prayer. May God give you the strength you need. Lula
Our deepest condolences to the Palmer family in the loss of Cousin Horace. May the bless and keep you all in his grace. Wanda Palmer McLean and Lacy
Lynette, my deepest sympathy to you and your extended family. I will always have great memories of Horace and his kindness. May you find solace and peace in the coming days. Lifting you in prayer. ~Vanessa Chambers
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my good friend Horace Palmer, He, touched so many lives in the very best way. I'm grateful I got the chance to know him as both a colleague and a friend. His generosity and kindness inspired us all. Please accept my deepest condolences to you over the loss. Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time.
Dear Lynette, I would like to pass on my deepest sympathies for the tragic loss of your husband and life partner. Kindest regards Annabel
Horace, your passing has left a profound void. You were a cheerful, kind, and thoughtful friend, someone I could always speak to with openness and trust. Your warmth, insight, and lively spirit will be greatly missed. Though God has called you away far too soon, your memory will remain a source of inspiration and comfort. I will always cherish the time we shared.
Brother Palmer, Thank you for your unwavering dedication and passion in guiding the young adults in Christ. Your efforts have ignited a spark, and Christian and I are committed to continuing the work you've begun. You will be deeply missed. Our heartfelt condolences to your family.
- Lekira Moore & Christian Clark
Dear Lynette, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you of you and your extended family, and sending my love at this sad and difficult time.
Lynette, I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of your beloved husband. I am so grateful I was able to meet him in December. It was clear how much he loved you and what a special man he was. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for peace...keep his memory close. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Kerry
Horace Palmer was a humble and a good Human being. Horace was a very hardworking person and had the helping tendency for the colleagues. Though I had worked with him on ODP Transition Project for a short time, Horace helped us a lot during the initial stages of the project and enabled us to settle down through Teamwork and putting in hard work for long working hours. He will be truly missed by his family & fellow HCL Team members. May the departed soul RIP and have a peaceful eternal journey !
Horace - my dear colleague. I recollect the numerous occasions we had a casual chat related to work and general topics and the sync up we both nurtured and enjoyed. Really miss you.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love and support of those around you, and may the cherished memories of Horace bring you peace.
Sending all my love to the entire family.
My sweet friend Horace. I feel so honored to have met you. You were so very special. I had just told you how the very first moment we met, I felt connected to you. Your kindness and love for God was palpable. We often spent time talking about God. I am so happy that you went on that cruise with your wife recently. I miss you so very much. Wish we could have had one more conversation. I can't wait to see you soon! God bless you Horace and peace be with you.
Horace and I had been working togather only for 1.5 years, and we were like family in such short time, thanks to his engaging personality, he will always be in memories. Miss you my friend...
Dear Lynette - my sincere condolences to you and family. There is nothing that I can say that will make this unbearable pain go away however just remember we are thinking of you and sending comfort and strength your way. Here to support you - Atushri (AB)
Dear Lynette - my sincere condolences to you and family. There is nothing that I can say that will make this unbearable pain go away however just remember we are thinking of you and sending comfort and strength your way. Here to support you - Atushri (AB)
Lynette,
I'm heartbroken for your loss. I pray for comfort and peace for you through this terrible time. You will be in Jessica and my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Lynette, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you all. kind regards John Holding
Dear Lynette and Family, our deepest condolences to you at this time. I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you. Take Care - Mel x x
Lynette and the Palmer Family, I am thinking of you and so very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to all of you.
You were a bright light to us all, your smile, laughter will always remain in our hearts 💕 See you later, not goodbye.
Uncle Horace, I love and appreciate the moments we may have had together. Thank you!!!! I hope my Dad didn't piss you off too much. I know be will send prayers your way!
I'm really saddened by Horace's passing. I met him through PSCC youth ministry and he was a very nice and caring person. It gives me great pleasure knowing that he was a man that loved God. He will be missed but he is sitting high with our father in heaven. There is no greater accomplishment.
My cousin dear cousin and brother Horace ❤️ loves the Lord, and the Lord loves him. He loves his family and we love ❤️ him. He ran his race, and fought his fights diligently before the Lord. I pray 🙏🏽 God's strength and peace for all our family.
Love always, Benton and Jacquelynn Thompson
Condolences to the whole Palmer family. Horace and Lynnette are great neighbors and better people. We will certainly miss Horace's smile, chats and laughs in the yard. RIP friend.
Sending prayers, hugs, and sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Praying for the family sorry your loss RIP Horace 🙏🏻 Love Womack family Sanford NC
Condolences to the Palmer Family for your loss. Although only knowing Horace at work and for the past year, I can say that he was the most kind and caring man I've known. He will be greatly missed. Don & Fran Gallagher
We are so sorry for loss of your husband. He was such a wonderful person he will truly be missed. We be praying 🙏 for you all. Love McDuffie family
We are so sad to hear of Horace passing. Each time that he would visit his home church where he was raised he always blessed us with his presence. We send condolences to the Palmer family and his wife and her family. Horace will truly be missed
To the Palmer family, my family and I are so very sorry for your loss. Horace was a kind,sincere person. From the time we met in 2011 Horace was always there to lend a hand or give us information about anything we didn't know about the neighborhood. He was just at my house in August ensuring that repairs I was having done were being done correctly. Praying asking God to strengthen you. Sincerely; Rev. Woodruff
My sincere Condolences to Lynette & Family. He will be missed.
We Are Praying For You and Your Family!! Poplar Springs Christian Church Prayer Ministry.
My deepest sympathy to Lynette and the Palmer family. Horace was such an inspiration and he will be sorely missed. Rest in Heaven my friend.
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Horace was an inspiration to so many, especially our youth. Prayers and Love To Lynette And The Palmer Family!!!
NY deepest condolences to the Palmer family. May Mr. Palmer RIP.
Tony and Vanessa Snellings (PSCC)
Lynette and Cassandra, I send my prayers and deepest condolences to ya'll and your families at this difficult time. May God give you peace and comfort. Michelle Harris Shepherd. Raleigh NC
I extend my sincerest Condolences & Love to the Palmer & Scott families. Palmer(as I called him) were a joyous & wonderful man of God. Besides Church, he will definitely be missed at Hope Ministry. Rest easy my friend, fly high & take you bow, your work has been done 🌹🌹🌹
My Prayers and Condolences to the Palmer family, Bro.Horace came to the PSCC with such fire and anointing in his life,putting his hand to the ploy like Nehemiah working in ministry. Rest On Sir in Jesus Name. Rev. Kevin V James.
My deepest condolences to the Palmer Family. I enjoyed the Sunday School classes with him at PSCC. He really enjoyed teaching and I was blessed by his love, enthusiasm and joy of his faith in God. The last class I remember him teaching was about giving praise to God🙏🏾! He will surely be missed.
We are so sorry for your Family's loss, Brother Jorace was an inspiration to so many. Prayers And Love.
My sincere condolences to the family. Marilyn (PSCC)
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Sending Prayers And Love.
May God give the family strength and comfort. This is always so hard on our flesh but to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. And I know Brother Horace is stomping his feet clamping his hands singing and rejoicing unto our father in Heaven. When we first joined the NBC, The Palmers (Lynette & Horace) & Family welcomed us with open arms into their family that's been a little over twenty years ago, our children grew up with each other and for that we will forever be thankful for your kindness and love. Brother Horace was a humble, encouraging, optimistic soul who will be missed dearly. We love you Family, Darry & Lesa Jones
Condolences to the Palmer Family. Horace and i grew up together in the Tempting Community. Played basketball, football at community center and of course attended Tempting Church together . Always really kind soul . RIP my friend .
May God give the family strength and comfort. This is always so hard on our flesh but to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. And I know Brother Horace is stomping his feet clamping his hands singing and rejoicing unto our father in Heaven. When we first joined the NBC, The Palmers (Lynette & Horace) & Family welcomed us with open arms into their family that's been a little over twenty years ago, our children grew up with each other and for that we will forever be thankful for your kindness and love. Brother Horace was a humble, encouraging, optimistic soul who will be dearly missed. We love you Family, Sarry & Lesa Hones
I only knew Horace for a brief period of time & through work, but it didn't take long to figure out two things: 1) Horace may have heard of "strangers" but I don't think he ever met one; and 2) you were in the presence of a truly good man. I will miss our conversations. I wish Mrs. Palmer and the family peace now and in the times ahead. ~Willow
I only knew Horace for a brief period of time & through work, but it didn't take long to figure out two things: 1) Horace may have heard of "strangers" but I don't think he ever met one; and 2) you were in the presence of a truly good man. I will miss our conversations. I wish Mrs. Palmer and the family peace now and in the times ahead.
We accept Horace has transitioned from this life into his life of eternal glory yet our hearts are saddened that the transition is sooner than what we could expect. Yet we trust in the Divine Providence of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, our soon coming King. Family be encouraged with Peace and Love." James and Julia Palmer Family
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Palmer family on the loss of their beloved family member. We pray that the God of all comfort will indeed will give you peace and strength at this difficult time and in the days ahead.🙏✝️❤️ Franklin & Marilyn Jefferies
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Palmer family on the loss of their beloved family member. We pray that the God of all comfort will indeed will give you peace and strength at this difficult time and in the days ahead🙏✝️❤️
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