Franklin Curtis Palmer

Franklin Curtis Palmer age 69, died peacefully Saturday, July 31, 2010, after a long illness, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 8, 1941 at the Memorial Hospital in Houston. His loving parents were John W. and Hortense Palmer.

Mr. Palmer is survived by his daughter Anita Arendall and her husband, Earl of Magnolia; his brother John W. Palmer, Jr. and his wife Virginia of Houston; his sister Jean Sampson and husband Glenn of McKinney; and Uncle Oscar M. Palmer, Houston. His grandchildren are Travis Jordan, Mandy Jordan, Andrew Arendall, Phillip Arendall and Erich Arendall. Nieces and nephew are Cheryl Palmer, Denise Palmer, Tim Sampson and Melissa Harley. His long time friend is Sue Boll of Austin.

Curtis lived most of his life in the Houston Heights and Camp Logan areas of Houston. Since retirement he lived in College Station and Austin. He graduated from Reagan High School. He worked in the oil and gas industry at various companies.

Curtis was blessed with the gift of friendship. He knew how to meet strangers and place them at ease with a kind word and warm smile. He had the blessing of a loving family and a host of great friends that loved and cared for him dearly. He never forgot to send a note of remembrance on birthdays and anniversaries. Curtis was always ready to help. He was a great handy man and loved to work in the yard. Curtis was a very private person with a strong spirit of independence and fought to the very end for that independence.

Curtis was a Christian and lifelong member of West End Baptist Church, but while living in the Texas Medical Center area he attended South Main Baptist Church.

Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, August 3, 2010 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway, 77024.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Hunters Creek Chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, with graveside services to follow, at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1101 Antoine Drive, north of the Katy Freeway, 77055. Pastor Erin Conaway of South Main Baptist Church will conduct the celebration service of Curtis’ life. Please consider a gift to your favorite charity, in lieu of flowers.

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