Don Palmer, 85, passed away on September 22, 2012. He was born on May 3, 1927 in Haynesville, LA and was raised in Pelican and Oxford, LA. Don served in the US Navy in 1945 and he received a BA in mechanical engineering for LA Tech in 1950. He worked as a mechanical engineer. Don was a member of TSPE and of Memorial Drive Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Elkins Palmer, Charlene Holloway Palmer; parents, Aubrey and Audrey Palmer and a brother, AK Palmer, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Donna and husband, Mike Goeser; a son, Donnie and wife, Yvonne Palmer; grandchildren, Cheryl and husband, Aaron Toler, Kevin Goeser and a great-grandchild, Jacob Toler. The family would like to thank the great staff and care givers of Hampton-Shadowlake for their wonderful care given to Mr. Palmer. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2012, 5-8 pm at Forest Park Westheimer. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012, 10 am at Memorial Drive Baptist Church, 325 Piney Point Rd., Houston, TX 77024. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Memorial Drive Baptist Church.
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