Roy Albert Palmer Sr.

Roy “Pops” Albert Palmer Sr. was born in New Orleans on September 2, 1940 and entered eternal life on July 16, 2016 at the age of 75. He was a resident of St. Bernard Parish. Beloved husband of the late Marie Bonvillian Palmer who he was married to for 53 “wonderful years”. Father of Michelle Walsh (Darrel), Lisa Molero (Stephen), Andrea Palmer and the late Roy A. Palmer, Jr. Grandfather of Darrel Walsh, Jr. (Lisa), Rachel Walsh, Alexis Molero and Chloe’ Molero. Son of the late M. Lottie Dupuy Palmer Umbach and Charles Palmer. Son-in-law to the late Clotilde and Pete Ramos and Marcelle Bonvillian. Step-Brother to Marilyn, Donna, Alison, Josette, Charles and the late Chrystal Palmer. Step-Grandfather to Sean, Megan and Kristie Slack. Godfather to Kandace, Dennis and Dee Dee Powell. Nephew of the late Herman Dupuy and Nola Powell. Cousin and a “Brother from another Mother” to Mary, Versie, Dee Dee, Johnny, Dennis and the late Betty and James Powell. Daddy Roy to Jolie and Marcelle Bonvillian, Jr. (Dana). Devoted Brother-in-Law to Carol Bonvillian and the late Marcelle Bonvillian, Sr. Great-Uncle to Stef’an and MacKenzie Bonvillian. Pops served in the Louisiana National Guard, the U.S. Army Standby Reserves and the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He had 16 years of service with the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office Reserves. He was a Freemason, A.F. & A.M. of the Lee E. Thomas Lodge #421; Past Master, 1993 and the Andrew Jackson Lodge. He was a member of the Washington Artillery of New Orleans. He was a retiree of Regional Transit Authority. Pops was a Christian man of deep faith who lived his life by love and example. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, he was an usher at St. Mark Catholic Church and a current parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He also attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in St. Bernard Parish. He was an American soldier who loved his country. His 15 years in the service were some of the proudest days of his life. His military career was cut short at the age of 39 due to a heart condition but he continued his patriotism in many ways and always had an American Flag to give to others. Although his heart physically limited him, his loving heart was much bigger than life itself. Pops, we were so blessed to have you as our Father and Grandfather. You have given us a structured and wonderful life, helping to raise and guide your grandchildren. We love you for an infinite number of reasons; you are a man of God, a loyal and loving husband, devoted father, true friend, soldier to the core, jokester and a humble, generous and giving person. Thank you for falling in love with mom, for being our rock and teaching us the things in life that matter most like faith, family, love, truth and our country. You always had time to help and reach out to others. You could tinker for hours and fix anything. Our list of gratitude is endless and so is our love. You mourned the loss of your wife and son and now you are with them. You are our hero and in our hearts you will always stay until we meet again. Special thanks to the Ochsner CCU/ICU Teams. Father Bob Massett, the Army National Guard, St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office, Washington Artillery of New Orleans, the Freemasons, White Dove Release, Jeanfreau’s for the “sliced peanut butter”, James at Breaux Mart for all the beautiful yellow roses and Dr. Bruce Iteld for being his trusted Cardiologist for over 36 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2320 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA on Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will begin at 1:00 PM in church. He will be laid to rest with military honors in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.