Alfred Palmer

Alfred Palmer, 87, gracefully finished his race as he passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, with his wife, Fern, by his side. Funeral will be held Monday, October 18, at the Apostolic Gospel Church, 153 E. Pearl Street, West Jefferson, OH 43162. Viewing 3pm to 6pm. Service at 6pm followed by reception in the church annex. Bishop John Palmer, Jr. and Minister Steve Dinkins will be officiating. (Chair lift available at side door.) Flowers may be delivered to the church after 9am and donations will be accepted to help with funeral expenses.

Alfred is preceded in death by his father and mother, Harold and Dorothy (Landis) Palmer; sisters Darlene (George) Bevens and Lorain (Doug) Lunsford; brothers John Palmer and Bruce (Joyce) Palmer; and children Alfred (Norine) Palmer, Jr.; Diane Palmer and Kandy Brown; grandchildren Amie Brown, Jimmy Moore, Paul Moore.

Alfred is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Fern Palmer; sister Beatrice (Gary) McDannald and Sister-In-Law Cora Palmer; children Glenn (Joan) Palmer; Ronda (Steve) Dinkins; Alden Ray (Gina) Palmer; Paul (Vickie) Palmer; Rick Brown; Grandchildren: Rachel France; Philip (Chrissy) Palmer; Nate (Mallory) Palmer; Jessica (Ike) Harris; Aaron Dinkins; Alyssa (Scott) Johnson; Dannielle (Thomas) Underwood III, Tyler (Lindsay) Palmer; Stacey (Max Cain) Price; Jeff Palmer; Stephanie Brown; Joy (Michael) Corder; Timothy Pitts; Rhonda (Jeff) Harris; Darla (Dennis) Dean; Debbie Palmer; Jamie Moore; Shilah Hypes; Frederick; Josh Kanmor; Pete; Andy.

Also, always a near and dear to the Palmer family is Penny Sorrentino along with very dear friends Hayden and Carol Davis.

Alfred lived A BLESSED LIFE! A life filled to overflowing with 26 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild. He was surrounded with the love of so many close cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless church family and friends. Alfred was a factory worker and general laborer and worked for Pepsi Cola/7UP, Steelcase, Taco Bell, Columbus Dispatch, Allied Security; however, work was not as important as church and family. He attended numerous apostolic churches and would always dedicate his time and support inviting as many as he could to services while helping with anything that needed done for the congregation. A special moment in his timeline was winning the Golden Glove as a Middle Weight Boxer. It is also important for all of the family "up north" and all around the country to know that he loved you and always looked forward to the reunions and family gatherings. Uncle Al the kiddies pal loved people and he loved you too!

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