Arthur Lee Palmer

Palmer, Arthur Lee ?Ott?, age 93, passed away Sunday July 11, 2004. He was born March 24, 1911 in Knox County. He was a well-known and respected mechanic and saw miller in South Knoxville. Member of New Salem Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Scott and Gertie Palmer; sister, Velma Webster; brothers, Frank, Tom and John Palmer; grandson, Wayne Shown and son-in-law Boyd Wilson. Loving wife of 66 years, Mary Emaline (Parrish) Palmer; daughters, Sandra Seals of Knoxville; Elizabeth Wilson of Sevierville; Mildred and Bill Norton of Strawberry Plains; Frances and Joe Brooks of Dandridge; Sheila and Mark Boling of Powell; sons, Jay and Elaine Palmer of Strawberry Plains; Sam and Rachel of Knoxville; Jerry and Nancy Palmer of Seymour; Lynn and Sandi Palmer of Knoxville; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Webster, Louise Davis, Betty Hall and brother Mack Palmer. He will be sadly missed by many friends and neighbors. A special thank you to Brakebill Nursing Home and Dr. Cindy Pearman for their support and care. Ott Palmer will be honored with pallbearers of grandsons and friends. Funeral service Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Chris Francis officiating. Interment will follow at Highland South Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.