Joe M. Palmer, age 82, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at his residence. Visitation with his family and viewing is scheduled on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 until 2:00 P.M.
Joe Manns Palmer was born on February 22, 1943 in Brownsville, Tennessee to the late Wayman Palmer and the late Lura Mae Hussey Palmer. He married Ok Sun Ahn Palmer, who survives in Paris on April 27, 1970. He is survived by his daughters, Ramona Palmer of Paris and Pamela Palmer of Indianapolis, Indiana; sons, David Palmer of Paris and Troy Perry of Mayfield, Kentucky; grandchildren, Torrean, Shanice, Natalie and Michelle; also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other family members and friends. Besides his parents, Joe is also preceded in death by his brother, James Palmer.
Mr. Palmer was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying lots of fishing. He was known for his sarcasm, his different sort of humor and the toothpick he always had in the corner of his mouth. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and former M.P., retiring as Sergeant First Class. He later worked with the Henry County Sheriff’s Department for a number of years as a Bailiff. Joe was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather who was most especially partial to his granddaughter.