FRANKLIN
Rev. Norman Palmer, 91, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Life’s Journey of Avon.
He was born July 6, 1929 in Iron County, Missouri, a son of the late Walter and Zella (Hamilton) Palmer.
Rev. Palmer pastored the Franklin Church of the Nazarene for 21 years and Trinity Lighthouse Church in Franklin. He also constructed 15 churches throughout Indiana. Norman was married to the love of his life, Carolyn (Scaggs) Palmer, for over 71 years. Rev. Palmer had an exuberance for life. He was high energy, loved horses, farming, rebuilding tractors, attending auctions, collecting, and fishing. He cherished time with his family, playing games, and laughing.
Those left to cherish Norman’s memory include his wife, Carolyn Palmer; two children, Dennis (Trena) Palmer of Franklin and Pamela (David) Garner of Avon; five grandchildren, Susan (Steve) Suits, Dara (Randy) Gentry, Ryan (Andrea) Garner, Emily (Abram) Book, and Bradley (Brenna) Palmer; 12 great-grandchildren, Katelynn, Montana, Abigail, Ramsey, Philip, Alexandrea, Kaylee, Carrie, Wesley, Samantha, Nathanael, and Aleisha; three sisters, Faye (Dale) Miller, Neoma (Keith) Gibson, and Leona (Max) Downs and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Doug Garner, and his siblings, Ethel Cecil, Nelson Palmer, Charles Palmer, James Palmer, Vesta Harden, Preston Palmer, and Betty Boner.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Franklin Church of the Nazarene, 140 W. Branigin Rd. Franklin, Indiana, 46131, with Dr. Ron Blake officiating. Burial will follow Franklin Greenlawn Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle.
Memorial contributions may be offered to the Franklin Church of the Nazarene. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com.
