He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Myrle Palmer.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Edith Palmer; a daughter, Kimberly Palmer Whittam (Gary); his son, William Lee Palmer (Valerie); his grandchildren, Palmer Whittam, Andrew Whittam, William Whittam, Abigail Palmer, Grayson Palmer; and his sister, Myra York.
The family will have a memorial service at Ellendale United Methodist Church on Tuesday, June 12th at 11:00am. A reception will follow.
Memorials may be made to the Kosten Foundation: Herb Kosten Foundation, 6060 Poplar Ave, Suite 140, Memphis, TN 38119.