2020. He was born in Haywood County, the oldest son of James Elmer Palmer and
Elizabeth Adeline Underwood Palmer, (both deceased) and brother to eight
siblings: Pauline Wilson, (Deceased), Doris Jean Dotson, Hazel Henson, Geneva
Moody and Betty Gilliland all of Waynesville, Patsy Gilliland and Tom Palmer of VA
and George Palmer of CA.
Mark remained on the family farm all of his life. He became a friend to many and
support to his family only leaving once to serve in the US ARMY during WWII. He
married Nellie Louise Muse (deceased) and two daughters, Bonnie Louise Palmer
and Laura Jane Higgins,(deceased) were born.
Mark worked at Dayco for 30 years retiring to continue developing the farm. He
raised cattle and loved to garden, trade and ride horses. He was an avid supporter
of the Cataloochee Valley Reunion where his father's family originated.
He was a member of Elizabeth Chapel Methodist Church in Ratcliffe Cove.
His family grew to include grandchildren, Amy Boozer, Ginger Webb, Louise Higgins,
Jason Higgins, Jason Browning and Jake Webb and lots of great-grands and greatgreat-
grands. "Papaw" set a wonderful example of prudence, hard work,
independence and determination to live life to the fullest.
Services include visitation at 1 PM followed by a funeral service at 2 PM and will be
held at Garrett Funeral Home in Waynesville, NC Friday, February 14, 2020.
He served on the Ratcliffe Cove Cemetery Committee for years and requested in
lieu of flowers all donations be sent to support the cemetery. Mail checks Phyllis
Ratcliffe payable to Ratcliffe Cove Cemetery Fund, 75 Keller Street, Waynesville,
NC. 28786.
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