Morris E. Palmer, a lifelong resident of Henryetta, died Sept. 18, 2020 in Henryetta at the age of 84. He was born Dec. 1, 1935 in Henryetta to Morris Leon and Kate (Rambo) Palmer. Morris married Lola Sweet July 2, 1954 and the two made Henryetta their home. He worked as a flooring contractor and a member of the General Assembly and Church of the First Born.
Morris is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Janna Palmer and granddaughter Shannon Palmer.
He is survived by his wife Lola of the home; son; Reggie Palmer and wife Becky of Henryetta; daughter: Ginny Holder and husband Gary of Henryetta; son: Marty Palmer and wife Pam of Henryetta; grandsons: Dirk and wife Renee Palmer, Scott Palmer, Chris & wife Andrea Palmer, Josh Holder, Laramie Palmer, Matthew Palmer, Eli Palmer and Daniel & wife Carrie Thomason; granddaughters: Lauren Leach & husband Eric, Hilary Holder, Hannah Thompson & husband Taylor, Jenna Kate Thomason; great grandchildren: Ethan, Austin, Treycen and George Palmer, Grant Holder, Ava Holder, Kathryn Leach, Ben Leach, Luke Leach, Bret Palmer, Elliot Palmer, Cooper Thomason, Abbi Thomason and Remington Thomason.; sister: Beverly Wilkinson and husband Jim of Henryetta
The family will be receiving guest at the Rogers Funeral Home Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 at the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn South of Henryetta. Interment will follow at the Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.