Visitation: 9:00 ~ 10:30am, Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the funeral chapel

Graveside Service :  11:00am, Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Miller Cemetery

Interment: Miller Cemetery

Obituary:

Thomas A. Palmer, 75 of Elk Creek, MO passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born on January 29, 1938 in Canton, TX the son of Willie and Retha (Bookman) Palmer.

Thomas enjoyed the living in the country in Missouri and spending time with his grandson, Dallas. He always had a few cows around to work with and he also enjoyed watching wrestling, fishing and going to the car races. At the time of his passing he was a member of the Church of Christ in Houston, MO.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and 8 siblings. He is survived by Rosemary Palmer; his children, Kyna, Mark, Tonya and David Palmer and wife, Lisa; 5 grandchildren, Jarod Cade, Kassey, Tarah, Gavyn and Dallas; 2 great grandchildren, Kailey and Kensley; as well as many friends.