GENE COLIN PALMER
July 20, 1936-July 18, 2017
Gene Colin Palmer, 80, Goldsboro, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family.
Gene was born in Palmerton, Pa., on July 20, 1936, to the late Alfred and Irene Soos Palmer. He retired from the United States Air Force after 26 years of service with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Gene lived his dream proudly serving as Senior Enlisted Advisor in the Air Force. He will always be remembered for his incredible intelligence, his kindness, and his patriotism. Gene's valor and skill was recognized with numerous decorations.
Following his military career, Gene worked for 28 years as a clerk with the United States Postal Service.
A service to celebrate Gene's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where he was a member. The Rev. Joanna Stallings and his son-in-law, the Rev. Steven King, will officiate. Interment will follow in Wayne Memorial Park with full military honors.
Gene is survived by his wife of 57 years, Verlyn Sherle Gurley Palmer; daughters, Terry P. King and husband, Steven, of Lincolnton and Tracy P. Schreffler and husband, Eric, of Goldsboro; brother, Stephen Palmer of Wetumpka, Ala.; grandchildren, Krystle Raynor and husband, Paul, of Graham, Leanna King of Seattle, Wash., Dylan Schreffler and Dalton Schreffler of Goldsboro; and great-grandchildren, Brett Raynor and Paige Raynor.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 532 Country Day Road, Goldsboro, N.C., 27534 or Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, N.C., 27534.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home and other times at his home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on July 19, 2017 8:05 AM