Mr. William Roy Palmer

Roy Palmer, 92, of Sylvester, died September 5, 2015 at his residence. The Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8th at First Baptist Church Sylvester. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memory Gardens in Pelham GA. The Rev. Earnie Pirkle and Dr. Pete Sharber will officiate. He was born on January 13, 1923 in Camilla GA to Tenneth and Dora Palmer. Roy retired in 1986 after 41 years with Mitchell EMC. He began in 1945 as a young man working in the construction crew and was promoted to Sylvester District Manager in 1948. In 1973 he became General Manager of Mitchell EMC in Camilla GA, a position he held until retiring. He was actively involved with the Georgia Electric Membership Association in their early formative years. Mr. Palmer often commented on the thrill of seeing customers in the early days when their lights were turned on for the first time. Mr. Palmer was a deacon of First Baptist Church and a member of the Elton Baker Sunday school class which held a special place in his heart. In addition, he took great pride for many years in working with the men of the church to build handicap ramps for county residents who needed them. Roy never met a stranger and enjoyed volunteering his time in construction projects for family and friends. He especially loved his family and spending time with them. Also, he loved the outdoors and for many years was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer. In recent years he enjoyed working in his yards and sharing them with family and friends He is survived by his wife of 39 years Ruby Snipes Palmer, children; Lee Palmer (Nancy), Sandra Westbrook (Ronald), Stephanie Beckwith (Don), Patty Tomlinson (Carl), Tommy Snipes (Peggie), Sue Sue Young (Terry), and Cheryl Morris (Ray), fifteen grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents Mr. Palmer was preceded in death by his first wife Helen Palmer and brothers Daniel and Gene Palmer. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, September 7th at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. A special thank you to Hospice of Tift area for their loving care and support. For those desiring donations can be made to Hospice of Tift area, P.O drawer 747, Tifton Ga. 31793 or the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 309, Sylvester, GA 31791. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. William Roy Palmer

January 13, 1923 - September 5, 2015