Kevin L. Palmer's Obituary
Kevin L. Palmer, 52, of Decatur, died Thursday, June 17, 2010 in Decatur Memorial Hospital ER.
Kevin was born June 6, 1958, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Hobart and Carolyn Moulton Palmer. He worked at Firestone, here in Decatur, for 27 years and then worked at Cubs Food, Walmart, and most recently Kroger.
Surviving is his daughter, Nicole Wheeler of Decatur; mother, Carolyn Lawrence of Decatur; grandchildren: Vanessa, Justin, and Nicolas; brothers: Jerry Debra Palmer, and Tommie Palmer of Decatur, James partner, Cris Fishback of Omaha, NE, and David Palmer of Mt. Vernon; special friend, Susan Bollhorst of Decatur; grandmother, Lois Moulton of Indianapolis, IN; step mother, Dorothy Palmer of Dix; step children: Jason fiancé, Nicky Patterson of Avon, IN, and Richard fiancé, Brandy Patterson Forsyth; many step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Kevin was preceded in death by his father; brothers: Timothy Joe and Johnny Palmer, and ex-wife, Debra R. Palmer.
The family will receive friends to celebrate Kevin’s life from 4 to 6 pm, Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Interment will take place at a later date. The family requests memorials to: Palmer Memorial/ Kevin, c/o Staley Credit Union, 3330 N. Woodford, Decatur, IL 62526.
The family of Kevin L. Palmer is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL.
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