Charles F. Palmer, age 85 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Tuesday at the chapel. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri. Family suggests contributions to KMOS, P.B.S. Channel 6, Warrensburg, Missouri and may be left at the funeral home. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Charles was born in Blairstown, Missouri. He served in the U. S. Navy during W.W. II. He was married to Peggy June Taylor on
August 24, 1952.
He retired from Hallmark Cards after working for 25 years in various departments, including quality control, writing instruments and graphic arts.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Peggy of the home; one sister, Ada Hendrick and husband, Roy of Clinton; ten nieces and nephews, 18 great nieces and nephews and 14 great great nieces and nephews.