Raymond Palmer
January 26, 1923 - February 21, 2016
Obituary
Raymond Earl Palmer, 93, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on February 21, 2016. He was born January 26, 1923 in Ripley Co., IN to the late George and Lilly (Thomas) Palmer. Earl served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Known as Ray to his work friends, he worked in accounting at Union Carbide, Linde Air Division in Speedway, IN, his entire career, retiring in 1985. He also worked part-time in the Men's Shoe Dept. at Block's Department Store at Glendale and Lafayette Square. Earl had been a member of the Church of the Nazarene, at Westside, Danville and Eagledale. He loved riding his bike, working in his flower and vegetable gardens and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. Earl was an excellent cook and prepared the family Sunday dinner he hosted for many years, plus Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts. Earl is preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Stella M. (Crabtree) Palmer and daughter, Janice E. (Jeff) Wilson. He is survived by his daughter Amy E. (Clay) Wilson; son, Jonathan E. (Donna) Palmer; grandchildren, Lark L. (Brady) Gurganious, Brook C. (Chris) Korb, Jonathan L. (Sarah) Palmer, Lake J. (Jacob) Wilson, Matthew A. (Jennifer) Wilson, Jenny L. (Brandon) Young, Zachery T. Wilson, Casey E. (Scott) Brendler and Stephanie K. Wilson; great grandchildren, Noah W. Gurganious, Miriam O. Gurganious, Ruth E. Gurganious, Ezra F. Gurganious, Jacklyn B. Korb, Gabrielle Q. Korb, Macy J. Korb, Corgan W. Young, Peter N. Young, and Roderick J. Brendler; sister, Edna Burdett; brothers, Kenneth Palmer, Eugene Palmer and Allen Palmer. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 3 pm – 7 pm at Stevens Mortuary 5520 W. 10th St. Indpls, IN. Funeral services will be on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 10 am also in Stevens Mortuary with visitation from 9:30 AM until time of service. Entombment will follow at Floral Park Cemetery.
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Lake Wilson
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We miss you, Papaw!
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Marty Forsythe
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I worked with Ray at Union Carbide, such a nice man and very proud of his family. Sorry for your loss.
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Sherman Anderson jr
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My condolence for Raymond Earl Palmer to the Palmer family. My name is Sherman a j ehovah witness, and Raymond was a hard working man. I hope soon time will heal. I lost my father recently. Its encouraging that Raymond had a spiritual need. The bible says In acts 24:15-" there's going to be a resurrection of both righteous and unrighteous. And we can look forward to Raymond Earl Palmer planting and growing and cooking again. Please contact me at Mr.andersonjr11@gmail for any bible comfort and hope and questions. Sorry for your loss.
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Ann & Bill Cheney
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Amy and Clay,
We did not realize your parents had attended Westside Church of the Nazarene.
Prayers for you and your family-
Ann and Bill Cheney
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Faye Sanders
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May the God of peace supply comfort to all your family and friends as we remember that John 5:28, 29 remind us that all those in their memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out to a resurrection, those who did good things to a resurrection of life. Further God's word the bible gives us more comfort at Rev. 21:3, 4 where it talks about a restored paradise where the human family will have the chance to enjoy life without end, free of sickness, disease and death as we welcome back our dear loved ones. May your faith be sustained further as you find more of God's comforting promises as you go to www.jw.org. May all the many wonderful memories that Raymond your loved one provided help comfort you through this most difficult time.