Delano was born January 9, 1946 in Kansas City, KS to Delano M. Palmer and Harriet A. Sexton.
He attended the USD 500 school district until he entered into the US Marine Corps on February 25, 1965
where he was a machine gunner and did three tours in Vietnam. By the time he was discharged in 1970
he was a Lance Corporal and while in service he earned the Vietnam service medal with 5 stars, the
National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal with Device and the Navy Unit
Commendation Medal with Combat “V”. After his service in the military, he moved on to become a
deputy Sheriff in Kansas City, KS. Later in life, he went on to be a truck driver at UPS Freight where he
retired.
Delano loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. His passions were riding his
motorcycle, horseback riding, camping, fishing, traveling and spending time with his club brothers and
close friends and family. He was a member and a retiree of the Zodiac Motorcycle Club. He was a
member of and attended First Baptist Church of Bethel.
His love for his family was strong, fervent and unwavering....and we ALL know how he said “I
love you”.
MEMORIES
Death leaves heartache
No one can heal.
Memories are treasures
No one can steal.
Some may forget you
Now that you are gone.
But we will remember
No matter how long.
You will always stay
Loved and remembered,
In every way.
No tears, no verse,
Can ever say how much
We miss you every day.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chapelhill-butler.com for the Palmer family.
