ROY E. PALMER

OCTOBER 11, 1939 – JULY 31, 2024

IN THE CARE OF

Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center

Roy E. Palmer, 84, of Sharpsville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo, after a battle with prostate cancer. Roy was born on October 11, 1939 in McRoberts, KY to the late James K. and Rosa E. (Sturgill) Palmer. Roy married Lena (Paul) Palmer on June 8, 1970, and she preceded in death in 2015. 

Roy grew up in Big Stone Gap, VA and was a graduate of Powell Valley High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a millwright at Chrysler in Kokomo. Roy was an avid golfer and enjoyed tending to his garden. 

He is survived by his brother, Chester Palmer, Kingsport, TN; son, Paul Palmer, Oakland Park, FL; and his step-daughters, Terry (Joe) Jonaitis, Fairbanks, AK, Julia (Dan) Carey, Alexandria, IN, Tracy (Rocky) Rogers, Lowndes, MO, Jill (John) Pluckebaum, Key West, FL. 

Roy is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 45 years, Lena M. (Paul) Palmer; and his siblings, Henry Palmer, James Palmer, Dorothy Sturgill, and William Palmer. 

There was a time of visitation for Roy on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Ellers Mortuary and Cremation Center, 3400 South Webster Street, Kokomo, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Burial will be at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Wise County, Virginia at a later date.