Melvin J. Palmer

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Obituary

Our Beloved, Melvin Joe Palmer went to be with his Lord on May 25, 2014 at Regency Hospital in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born July 15, 1944 at Seminole, Texas, the son of Leo Ellis Palmer and Lucille Waldrop Palmer Bush.

Melvin loved camping with his friends, horses, fishing, hunting, driving his backhoe, and above all working for his Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Melvin made many mission trips to the Philippines where he made life long friends. He also had a heart for those in prison and for many years The Way, Truth, and Life Prison Ministry gave Christ's love and support to the girls in Pine Bluff and Fayetteville. He loved his church, Unity Covenant Church of West Fork and had many friends there. Melvin was proud of his service in the United States Air Force and loved his country all his life.

Next to the Lord, Melvin loved his family which includes his wife of 47 years Pamela Palmer, one daughter, Deidre Uselton and husband Pat of West Fork, one son Leo Palmer and wife Amber of Prairie Grove and eight much loved grandchildren, Joseph, Daisy, Emma, Hanna, Daniel, Joshua, Hadassa Palmer and Sophie Uselton. He also leaves a beloved niece and nephew, Rhonda Shubber of Colorado Springs and Randall Palmer of Dover, Arkansas and many close and valued friends, especially his dear friend, Larry Fielder.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 10:00 A.M. at Unity Covenant Church in West Fork, with Brian Bowerman officiating. Burial will be in Zinnamon Cemetery in Strickler, Arkansas, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Wayne Gentry, Rodney Dockery, Perry Stokes, Kallin Stokes, Jim Henington, and Timmy Farmer.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: James Stout and Charles Beasley

Funeral Service

Thursday, May 29, 2014
10:00 am

Unity Covenant Church - West Fork, Arkansas. There will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.

Visitation

Visitation information unavailable.

Final Resting Place

Zinnamon Cemetery

General

Date of Birth: Jul 15, 1944

Date of Death: May 25, 2014

Age: 69

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Always enjoyed sitting by Melvin at church and we would share candy !!! Loved listening to him tell of his stories from the ministry work and he couldn't finish his story without crying !!! What a great man of God and such a Godly example he set for all of us he will be greatly missed by me and my family

Louisa cook - Friend

Melvin was one of a kind and loved by so many. He will be deeply missed but we rejoice in his total and complete healing. He is right where he longed to be, praising The Lord face to face!

Rick & Dena Daniel - Friend

Pam and family, Heaven got a whole lot sweeter. I loved Melvin from working with him at Safeway to worshipping with him at Unity. I was glad to see how he loved the Lord and how he is praising him today face to face. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and I look forward to seeing Melvin again. Love, Tisha and Bill

Tisha Brooks Boscia - friend

My thoughts and prayers come deep from the Woodward's Melvin and my father loved to not agree. But any time my family needed any thing Melvin was the one to step up. I will pray for Pam, Leo, & Deidre. If the we can do anything just like that great man we will provide support. We love our family.

Rusty Woodward - Family

Dear Ms. Palmer, You probably won't remember much but you were the 5th grade teacher that I adored. That was one of the funnest years ever, and I have very special memories that I have never forgotten about that year. I was so sorry to learn of Melvin's passing, but it made me smile this morning to think of you and your family. May you be blessed during this time.

KAREN COCHRAN JACKSON - FRIEND

My heart goes out to you and your loved ones during this time of loss. Though you never get used to this different life without a husband, father, or grandfather, God will help you to find a way to write a new chapter in your book. Prayers for you and your family and that you will feel the hand and love of God to help you through this difficult time.

Teresa (Shreve) Griffith - Friend

Our prayers go out to the family but we know he is the happiest he has ever been. Melivin's passion for missions and ministries, will be missed. His face always glowed when he got to share anything relating to his ministry.

Jarrod and Kim Hankins - Friend

My sympathy is extended to the family on the earthly loss of their Husband, father, grandfather and uncle. At the same time I rejoice with them for Heaven's gain and the confidence that Melvin is with his savior forever. Melvin was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Linda Racey - Friend

Oh! How we are going to miss our friend. He got to go ahead of us. Our love & prayers go out to his family. Together we will rejoice in Heaven one sweet day.

Earl & Wilda Hinely - Friends

I can never say in words how much I love Melvin and Pam, or can I find enough words to express how they have touched my life, and no one can ever possibly replace the place that is reserved for them in my life and heart. There are not enough people in the world like Melvin and Pam, and we should all strive to be as good, caring, God fearing, and selfless as they are. I know no one is perfect but they are both the closest that I know, and I am so blessed to have them in my life. Pam scott and I love you both so much.

michelle sherwin - friend