James Windell Palmer, 82, born on October 19, 1938, was called home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2021. He was the oldest son of the late David Leonard Palmer and Annie Ruth Palmer. He was born in Soperton, GA and raised in Jacksonville, FL. Windell was employed by Shell Oil Company as a Plantman Marine for thirty years. For many years he was a faithful member of Hogan Baptist Church where he served as Chairman of Deacons for several years.
He loved to cook (southern cuisine), fish and was very fond of Southern Gospel music. He is survived by his four siblings, Elliott (Candace), Morris, Carol Collins and Ricky (Patty). He was married to, and survived by, the love of his life, Glenda Caldwell Palmer, for sixty-two years. They are the parents of two sons, David Michael Palmer (Becky) and Windell Eric Palmer (Joni). He was the very proud grandfather of five of his fondest treasures, his granddaughters, Kristen Winterman (Tommy), Hanna Olivera (Pablo), Leah Dunham (Chad), Jordan Boyack (Matt) and Makayla Palmer who have been taught, by his example, to live Christian lives. They also have eight great grandchildren that they adore.
We would like to acknowledge the staff of the Windsor at San Pablo for the compassionate care they have provided.
Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 beginning at 11 am with a celebration of Windell’s life to follow at 12 noon at Hogan Baptist Church, 8045 Hogan Road, Jacksonville, FL. Rev. Randy Wilson will officiate the service.
In lieu of flowers we would ask that donations be given to BFF (Blessing Field Foundation), PO Box 550775, Jacksonville, FL 32255, Attn: Mission for Cambodia, a mission effort that Windell loved and supported.
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