George A Palmer, Jr.

Pastor George A Palmer, a resident of Beauregard, passed away on June 24, 2024 just before the midnight hour. He was 91 years old.

George was born on February 2, 1933 in Dothan, Alabama. The first son in the family of already five older sisters. He attended Dothan City Schools followed by serving in the U.S. Army for two years during which time he was stationed in Whittier, Alaska.

George was saved and called to preach while he attended Headland Avenue Baptist Church in Dothan. He devoted the rest of his life to preaching the Gospel and serving as a pastor.

He met and married his high school sweetheart Sara Nell Peterman and they were married for 70 years. Survivors include his wife Sara and their two sons Ed and Mark (Alison); six grandchildren: Philip, Paul (Mariana), Jessica, Joshua, Amber, Nicole and two great grandchildren: Isabella and Ryan; his only brother Warren Palmer of Slocomb, Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents George Palmer, Sr. and Bernice Palmer; sisters Nell Davis, Elwin Gunnels, Eloise Scott, Narell Bennefield, Betty Jefferies and Fanchion Crosby.

Services will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church 10:00am CST, Friday, June 28, 2024 with visitation beginning at 9:00am CST prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to Samaritan’s Purse.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/donate-online/?utm_source=Ggl&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=m_YGGM-B24V&utm_content=DonateSitelink&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw-O6zBhASEiwAOHeGxVVrs_Y67I9JeKI6O6HGQK58aZrASld3bQ_ul1agiNlD7yphGTvP7BoC7k8QAvD_BwE

VISITATION

Friday
June 28, 2024
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Shiloh Baptist Church
5125 US Highway 80 W
Opelika, AL 36804

FUNERAL SERVICE

Friday
June 28, 2024
10:00 AM CST
Shiloh Baptist Church
5125 US Highway 80 W
Opelika, AL 36804