So sorry about Benny.  When I worked in Auburn for Alabama Power he was a pleasure to work with. He was  a friend ever since that time.

Tom Walthall
Alabama Power -retired

Uncle Butch you were one of a kind and i will definitely miss you, especially at car shows that you got me involved with.I will be glad when we meet again in heaven so i can hear "Hey Man your a big ole rascal you know it." as this is how he greeted me every time i saw him..

Thank you to everyone who attended dad's service and cared for him deeply.

even though we are miles apart, you are in our hearts daily.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. And  your wonderful dad in our memories. He was very special.
With love from Maxine Jim Michael Nicola and family xx

Butch was a great friend and his memories will stay with me..

I know you all have many wonderful memories of your Dad and Granddad.  With love,

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Palmer family.  Benny was an awesome man and he will be greatly missed.

We always enjoyed seeing Benny at Scott's and Lakewood. He was a stand up guy who loved the antique business and his kids  He talked about you often. . We will miss him dearly but will remember him with a smile on our face. 
Our prayers for his family.
Art and Lynn Richardson

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.  Benny was a wonderful, kind and loving man.  The times that I spent with him and his family will be a special and lasting memory.

My prayers and thoughts are with family and friends. Benny always had a big smile and hugs-he was able to see beauty and history in his great finds, and I'll remember him every day as I enjoy the antiques that make my home as special as Benny! Rest in peace, sweet Benny-you will be greatly missed!

Very sad to hear about this. He was such a happy man when he was talking Antiques and Cars! Such a pleasure to have known him.Prayers for the family.

Benny was a stand up guy. It was both an honor and a pleasure to have known him. My most sincere condolences to his family.

Benny will be missed. prayers and thoughtscontinuing for the Palmer family

Kelli,   My deepest sympathy.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.  I understand the shock and loss that grips your broken heart. God will carry you - He put you in the arms of your comforter and delivered your Dad from a harsher death.  God will walk with you through the difficult journey ahead.  I pray that you will feel Love and Peace in the midst of the storm sweet Girl.

Shocked when told of Benny's death.  We were friends for many years.  I know that if he could have chosen the time and place to die, it would have been as it was.  My sincere condolences to you Chris, and  the family.  Jim Langley, Lee County...

So sorry to hear about Benny.  My thoughts and prayers are with the family.  

Jan

My thoughts and prayers for Benny's family during this difficult time.

Chris just wanted you to know we are sorry to hear of yours dads passing. I know everyone in our family always thought of him as a good friend. He will definitely be missed by everyone that knew him.

BENNY, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT NEW YOU,AND YOU WERE A GOOD AND TRUE FRIEND TO ME.

" I will miss my good friend.We spent many days together at auctions hunting for antiques.It was a true honor to be around him and and to share in his knowledge.

One of our favorite dealers at the Lakewood 400 Antiques Market. You will definitely be missed.

All of your friends at Lakewood.

Benny was a great friend always there for you.Benny loved his family and friends he will be missed by everyone he knew.

So sorry to hear of Bennys passing. What a wise and talented man .Always enjoyed talkng to hime and seeing his merchandise. One of a kind. Love to family and friends.

Benny, what a special friend you were!  You welcomed us into your heart like you had know us forever!  We have such great memories of our time we spent at Signal, Mt!  You made it so much fun!  We will miss you and loved you!

My thoughts and prayers are with the Palmer family.

Everyone who knew you, loved you! Meeting you at Resurrect some 4+ years ago has changed my life forever. You truly loved this business and your junk, and I'll never forget you and your smiling face walking into the Resurrect doors. I'm so glad that you and my Avery share a birthday, we will forever celebrate you on that day. We love you, Mr. Benny!

Benny not sure where to start. You impacted so many with your love, kindness, and wisdom, to say you'll be missed will be an understatement! Always there to lend a hand, shoulder or hug. I hope you know how much I appreciated you checking on me on a regular basis, it meant so much! Truly one of the finest men I've known! Thank you for all you did and all your doing and going to do!!!! Miss and love you, April & Pearce

Benny our friend it was truly an Honor knowing you for these short years, we loved to see you come by our antique shop & just sit & talk, you will always be dear to our heart RIP We Love You ----- David & Jenny Spicer

It was great to know you and you will be missed at upcoming car shows.

Benny you never failed to bring a smile to my face. Your kindness was a blessing to so many. I will miss your smiling face walking through the door and your quick whit always brought a much needed laugh. You may be away from us now, but the memories and stories will continue and you will remain in our hearts.

Was always a pleasure to visit with you. You will be missed so much. Rest in peace...

Such sad news to hear about Benny's passing away. I have known him as a vendor friend for several years. Benny was always kind, friendly, and a real gentleman. I just saw him in Angels last Saturday. He looked well, was happy, and looking forward to setting up a new booth at Michelle Klima's new shop. He will been greatly missed.

Benny, What a privilege and honor to have known you. Our many conversations, laughs and story telling enriched our lives. Each of our adventures will have a special place in our hearts.  We will miss you. What a kind, gentle, man... Love to you all, Cheryl & Jamie Morrison

To my sweet Benny,
You were an amazing man who loved all that you knew and you have left footprints on many hearts! I don't think you had any idea the impact you had on so many. You taught us all so much about life, about antiques, and old cars! You meant so much to me when I needed a dad you were there when I needed a best friend you were there when I needed a shoulder to cry on you were there, you stood by me thru opening my store and the first move and the last move! My life will never be the same! Thank you for all of the wonderful memories, the laughs, for just being you! You will live in my heart forever! I love you Benny Palmer! Until I see you again, go find us some Awesome junk in junk heaven! Xoxo!

A Dear Uncle & Friend will be missed...
Our Prayers are with you...

We'll miss you, sweet Benny, miss you coming over to see Freddie and sharing your thoughts with us.  You will always have a special place in our hearts. We all had some fun together!
Love, Linda and Freddie Blanton

OBITUARY

Benny Ray Palmer

June 5, 1940 – January 8, 2015

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Columbus

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