Edgar P. Palmer was born to Edgar A. Palmer & Elsie Lucille Taylor on Tuesday, March 11,1947 in Los Angeles, California. He was raised & educated in Los Angeles County, graduating from Jefferson High School. At an early age Ed accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his persona Savior.
In 1965 Ed enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for four years during the Vietnam War. Ed was honored to have served on the First Nuclear Powered Task Group, TG.777 where they engaged the enemy at 0720 on December 2, 1965 in South Vietnam. While enlisted Ed married Velma Jones in 1966. To that union two children were born, Mark & Cheryl.
In 1977 Ed was remarried to Maple Starr; to that union three children were born, Tyrone, Theresa & Leon. In the late 80’s Ed relocated his family to Perris, California from Los Angeles, California. Shortly after he gained employment with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts where he retired after 20 years. Ed enjoyed "creative" cooking, gardening & bowling. For many years he was a member of ABC Bowling League. Weekly he would gather with his friends & enjoy himself, doing what he loved to do...
After retirement Ed traveled & lived in Louisiana & Arkansas. Returning to California in 2014 California where he resided until his passing. On Sunday, May 6, 2018 Edgar P. Palmer was called Home to be with the Lord. He was surrounded by his loving family. To greet him in Heaven were his beloved parents & his eldest son, Mark Allen Palmer.
To forever cherish his memory is his wife of 40 years, Maple Palmer; four children, Cheryl (Terril) Jackson, Tyrone Palmer, Theresa (Morrese) Siler, Leon Palmer; 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren as well as his four siblings, Lavera Perkins, Donell Walker, Lisa Walker, & Bobby Walker as well as a host of extended family members & friends.
Rest in Heaven Ed, you will forever be loved & missed.
"If You Could See Me Now."
If you could see me now you wouldn't shed a tear,
Though you may not understand why,
I am no longer there. Remember my spirit, That is the real me.
Because I'm still very much alive, I've just been set free!
Oh, if you could only see!
I have beheld our Father's face and I've touched my Savior's hand.
All of Heavens angels rejoiced as I entered the promised land.
Beyond the gates of pearl, I 've walked on the golden streets,
I've touched the walls of jasper and dipped my foot in the crystal sea.
The beauty is beyond words and nothing could compare,
I've even seen your mansion and someday, I'll meet you there.
Let Jesus be your guide because His Word will show you the way!
So, please don't cry because we will meet again someday.
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