William E. Palmer

William E. Palmer, age 67, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010, in his home. He was born Oct. 3, 1942, in St. Clair County, Mo., to Charles Edward and Fern (Potter) Palmer.

His parents Charles Edward and Fern Palmer, brother James Palmer and a sister Mary Swopes preceded him in death.

He is survived by a son Kevin Palmer and Tammie, Republic, Mo., son Kenneth Palmer of the state of Missouri, daughter Kristi Parker and husband Melvin of Rich Hill, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters Martha Smith and Alice Stinson; and two brothers Joe Palmer and Lonnie Palmer.

Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, April 5, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m., in the funeral home.