William W. Palmer
September 28, 1934 ~ March 13, 2007
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
William W. Palmer, 72, of 23 Old US Hwy 19-23, Candler, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Palmer a son of the late Verlin W. and Gladys Wilson Palmer. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Arvella Buchanan Palmer, who died in 1995.
Mr. Palmer retired as a maintenance foreman from BASF after 32 years of service. He was veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed farming with his brother, Tommy.
Mr. Palmer is survived by his daughter, Tammy Palmer, of Candler; son and daughter-in-law, David and Donna Palmer, of Candler; sister, Linda Sue Herron, of Candler; brothers, Tommy and Charles Palmer, both of Candler; and grandchildren, Jonathan and Jared Palmer, and Anthony Palmer.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Revs. Steve Smith and Rick McCarson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
I worked with Bill for many years at BASF in the Maintenance Department. Bill was a nice, polite man and a pleasure to work with. I am truly sorry for you loss.
David and Family,My deepest sympathy to you and all of your family.May God give yall the comfort you will need in the days ahead.Wayne & Karen Womble
Dear Palmer family, Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you in this most difficult time. Our prayers are with you, and may you recieve God’s peace that surpasses all understanding.
Brooke Rinehart and Family
Dear Palmer family, Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you in this most difficult time. Our prayers are with you, and may you recieve God’s peace that surpasses all understanding.
Brooke Rinehart and Family
To the Palmer Family:
I was sorry to hear about Mr. Palmer’s passing. I will keep you in my prayers…
Sorry we cannot be there for the viewing but will certainly be there for the funeral. Sorry to not have known ‘Bill’ was sick.
David,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
…for the Lord shall be thine
everlasting light, and the days
of thy mourning shall be ended.
Isaiah 60:20
May you remember always
that, for every sorrow,
there is comfort…
for every sadness,
there is healing…
for each loss–
the promise of new life.
With Sympathy,
Nancy Wright Sluder
Bill was a well-thought of young man in our class of ’54 at Candler High. Enjoyed seeing him at our 50th reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.