John William Palmer, age 93, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab. in Clinton, Missouri where he became a resident just a few short months ago. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 6th, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Inurnment will follow at the Vansant Road Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Boys Scout Troop #430 and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

John was born on June 22, 1928, he was delivered at home in Chilhowee, Missouri to Bernice (Courtney) and Feaster Palmer, he was one of six children. He attended Leeton High School in Leeton, Missouri. John married Anna (Reedy) Palmer on May 25, 1952, they enjoyed 69 years of commitment, love, faith, and an eternal friendship.

At the age of 17, John began driving a cattle truck, he moved cattle from Missouri to Kansas for his father. Later he worked for Bud Cox, at the filling station and then Ford Tractor. At the age of 22, John was drafted into the US Army. He served from November 1950 to 1952 serving in the Korean War. When returning to civilian life, he went back to work for Bud Cox at Ford Tractor. Later he delivered mail in a box truck, as a contractor, among other rewarding jobs. In 1980 John and his son, Darren Palmer, purchased property on Green Street in Clinton, Missouri. It was on Green Street where their business Palmer Tractor was for twenty years, they sold the property in 2000. He worked hard and set a good example for his children and others around him. He officially retired from working in 2019, at the age of 91 years young.

John had a love for auctions and antiques. His daughter, Christi, shared this passion with her daddy. She would often tag along with him and her mom (Anna), and later became the driver to and from. In later years John and Anna traveled with friends, stopping at different campgrounds all over. He enjoyed his time with family and friends very much. John had a caring heart, his eyes lit up a room, and his smile was one of a kind. Rarely did John Palmer meet a stranger, he enjoyed telling stories to anyone that would listen. He had a loving heart and always kind. His hugs will be a fond memory, for many, for years to come.

John is survived by his wife Anna, two children Christi (Palmer) Justis and Darren (Pam) Palmer. In addition to three grandchildren Jeremy (Jenny) Tidmore, Brandon (Ruth) Tidmore, and Lexye (David) Shockley; great-grandchildren Adam Shockley, Masy (Christopher) Tootle, Taylor (Shyler) Reid, Darius Shockley, William Shockley, Alyssa Tidmore, Jaron Tidmore, Caleb Tidmore, and Aralyn Tidmore and five great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.