James B. "Jimmy" Palmer
June 13, 1948 — July 17, 2019
James B. “Jimmy” Palmer passed into peace on July 17, 2019. Born June 13, 1948 to Hannah Engelbart Palmer and Marion Fred Palmer, he lived in Smithwick after his father passed away and Hannah married Layton B. “Jim” Cox.
He was a country boy until the day he died. He was a fine Christian husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
A memorial service will be held at the Lewis Lakeview Pavilion at 930 County Road 343A on the river in Smithwick on Aug. 17 at 11 a.m.; a potluck dinner will follow the service.
All are invited to come share stories about the gentle giant.
