Obituary of Joe L. Palmer

Joe L. Palmer, 70, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at his home. Joe was born February 3, 1946 to Walter Joe and Carol Jean (Gordon) Palmer in Joplin, Missouri. He grew up in the surrounding area attending school at Clymore and Labette County High School. He also received his Associate's Degree from Coffeyville Community College. In 1969, he married the love of his life, Louise Banzet in Angola, Kansas. They remained in the Coffeyville area where they raised their two sons. He retired from John Deere in 1999. He was a member of the Church of Christ. In his spare time, he was a Ham Radio Operator, volunteered at the Flint Hills Youth Camp and enjoyed fly fishing and traveling. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gary Palmer. He is survived by his wife Louise, of the home; two sons, Steve and his wife, Kari of Coffeyville and Bradley and his wife Shawna of Branson, Missouri. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, four brothers, Gene Palmer and his wife Norma of Mound Valley, Kansas, Roger Palmer and his wife Donna of Edna, Kansas, Jerry Palmer and his wife Linda of Carthage, Missouri, Tim Palmer and his wife Lynn of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and one sister, Alice Kirkland and her husband Jim of Edna, Kansas. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Church of Christ in Coffeyville, Kansas. The family has suggested memorials to the Church of Christ.