He was a retired machinist for Burlington Industries, a U. S. Army Veteran of WW II, serving in the South Pacific, a 32nd degree Mason, belonging to the local lodge, a Deacon and member of Second Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Charlie A. Palmer and Lona Freeman Palmer and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Raye Dover Palmer, eight brothers, Roy Palmer, Richard "Dick" Palmer, twins, Tony and Teddy Palmer, Jerry Palmer, J. D. Palmer, Freeman Palmer and Donald Palmer; four sisters, Mary Priest, Edna Berryman, Juanita Gibson and Lorene Pierce; and son-in-law, T. O. Miller.
Harold enjoyed traveling and camping with The Good Sam's Club. He was a very loving husband, father, Popy and Pop.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Barnett Palmer of Monticello; one son, James "J. R." Palmer of Woodlawn; one daughter, Rachel Barnett Miller of Bryant; one brother, Jimmy Palmer and wife, Sammie, of Greenbrier; one sister, Anna Jo "Jody" Rash of Monticello; one sister-in-law, Kathleen Palmer of Warren; two granddaughters, Jennifer Winkelpleck and husband, Brian, of Almyra and Kim Miller Mashburn and husband, Dennis, of Little Rock; one grandson, Marty Miller of Chicago, IL; four great-grands, Emma Grace and Josie Raye Winkelpleck and Tyler and Danielle Mashburn and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Condolences(15)
shelia ratledge
monticello, AR Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Danny and I are so sorry for your loss we wish we had known sooner so we could have been there for you .we love you Aunt Louise .Will be praying for you .Shelia, Danny Ratledge &kids
shelia ratledge
monticello, AR Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Danny and I are so sorry for your loss we wish we had known sooner so we could have been there for you .we love you Aunt Louise .Will be praying for you .shelia ratledge
monticello, AR Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Danny and I are so sorry for your loss we wish we had known sooner so we could have been there for you .we love you Aunt Louise .Will be praying for you .HAZEL POTTS
monrticello, AR Monday, July 8, 2013 Dear FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Mr. Harold going home to be with the LORD He was such a fine person who truly loved his family but most of all his love for GOD.Keep all the wonderful memories close to you heart ,he will always be there with you. My prayers are with you
Hazel ans familu
Glenda ndrews
Monticello, AR Monday, July 8, 2013 Ms. Louise, I was so sorry to learn of your loss of Mr. Harold. He was such a kind and gentle man and I know that you will miss him so much. I will be thinking of and praying for you. Much love.Glenda Andrews
Jackie and Ilene Berry Rash
Longview, TX Monday, July 8, 2013 Jimmy and SammieWe are so sorry for your loss.
Jackie and Ilene
Mike & Sandy Cockrell
Rogers, AR Monday, July 8, 2013 Mr. Palmer was a sweet man who traveled with my Mom & Dad thru The Good SAMs...we will be praying for his wife, Louise, and his children/family.Craig & Janet Grantham
Monticello, AR Sunday, July 7, 2013 Sorry to hear about your lose, know that our prayers are with you.Mable Ridenour
Fenton, MO Sunday, July 7, 2013 Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you all.Bro. Jimmy Albrecht
DeWitt, AR Sunday, July 7, 2013 Ms Louise, I am so sorry for your lose, Harold will be greatly missed. I am sorry I could not make the funeral but know that I have been praying foe you.James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, July 6, 2013 We are so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. Please know that others are thinking and praying for all of you during this time of sorrow.Bobby Gilliam ,mARGARET
sHREVEPORT, LA Saturday, July 6, 2013 BLESS YOU ALL AND jimmy PALMER.lOTS OF ARE KIN IN HERE
Bobby Ellis and Margaret Tindall Gilliam
Joyce Higgins
Louisiana, LA Saturday, July 6, 2013 So sad to hear about Bro. Harold. We remember him when we were members at Second Baptist. Was such a sweet person.Fred & Joyce Higgins
Barbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Friday, July 5, 2013 So sorry to hear about Bro. Harold. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Lori McCoy
, AR Friday, July 5, 2013 So very sorry for your loss. May you find peace in your time of sorrow.