Richard Leroy Palmer

Richard Leroy Palmer, 67, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus.  A memorial service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Friday, October 27, 2017 beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST with Pastor Kennith Savage officiating.      

Mr. Palmer was born July 10, 1950 in Marysville, CA to the late Roy Burton Palmer and Georgia Larretta Perkins Palmer.  He was an independent contractor and worked for Dorothy Jones Delivery.  He was also a veteran who served his country proudly in the United States Navy.  He served in the Vietnam conflict.  He enjoyed astronomy, as well as talking on the Citizens Band radio.  He was a member of the CB Radio Club.  He was also a pilot and enjoyed science fiction, music, especially that of the Beatles and playing the drums. 

Other than his parents, Mr. Palmer is predeceased by his wife of over seven years, Tammy Palmer; and his fur-baby, Poncho.

Survivors include two daughters:  Jennifer Eaves (Mike) of Westminster, MD and Stephanie Palmer of Monroe, NC; one son, Richard Palmer of Phenix City, AL; one sister, Dorothy Jones of Lake Elsinore, CA; and six grandchildren:  Lilly Eaves, Charlotte Eaves, Conner Eaves, Ryan Palmer, Hayden Palmer and Luke Palmer.